Finding the Third Proportional to 749,193 and 1,618,271
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Solution
The third proportional to 749,193 and 1,618,271 is: 3,495,495.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
749,193 : 1,618,271 = 1,618,271 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
749,193/1,618,271 = 1,618,271/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
749,193x = 1,618,271 × 1,618,271 - Step 4: Simplify right side
749,193x = 2,618,801,029,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,618,801,029,441/749,193 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,495,495.86
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