Finding the Third Proportional to 748,632 and 1,623,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 748,632 and 1,623,378 is: 3,520,229.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
748,632 : 1,623,378 = 1,623,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
748,632/1,623,378 = 1,623,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
748,632x = 1,623,378 × 1,623,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
748,632x = 2,635,356,130,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,635,356,130,884/748,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,520,229.07
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