Finding the Third Proportional to 749,080 and 1,650,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 749,080 and 1,650,854 is: 3,638,221.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
749,080 : 1,650,854 = 1,650,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
749,080/1,650,854 = 1,650,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
749,080x = 1,650,854 × 1,650,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
749,080x = 2,725,318,929,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,725,318,929,316/749,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,638,221.46
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