Finding the Third Proportional to 748,632 and 1,609,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 748,632 and 1,609,352 is: 3,459,662.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
748,632 : 1,609,352 = 1,609,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
748,632/1,609,352 = 1,609,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
748,632x = 1,609,352 × 1,609,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
748,632x = 2,590,013,859,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,590,013,859,904/748,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,459,662.24
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