Finding the Third Proportional to 748,476 and 1,624,893
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Solution
The third proportional to 748,476 and 1,624,893 is: 3,527,537.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
748,476 : 1,624,893 = 1,624,893 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
748,476/1,624,893 = 1,624,893/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
748,476x = 1,624,893 × 1,624,893 - Step 4: Simplify right side
748,476x = 2,640,277,261,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,640,277,261,449/748,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,527,537.64
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