Finding the Third Proportional to 749,072 and 1,650,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 749,072 and 1,650,841 is: 3,638,203.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
749,072 : 1,650,841 = 1,650,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
749,072/1,650,841 = 1,650,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
749,072x = 1,650,841 × 1,650,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
749,072x = 2,725,276,007,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,725,276,007,281/749,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,638,203.01
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