Finding the Third Proportional to 748,044 and 1,645,533
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Solution
The third proportional to 748,044 and 1,645,533 is: 3,619,812.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
748,044 : 1,645,533 = 1,645,533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
748,044/1,645,533 = 1,645,533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
748,044x = 1,645,533 × 1,645,533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
748,044x = 2,707,778,854,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,707,778,854,089/748,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,619,812.28
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