Finding the Third Proportional to 748,371 and 1,641,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 748,371 and 1,641,675 is: 3,601,284.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
748,371 : 1,641,675 = 1,641,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
748,371/1,641,675 = 1,641,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
748,371x = 1,641,675 × 1,641,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
748,371x = 2,695,096,805,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,695,096,805,625/748,371 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,601,284.40
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