Finding the Third Proportional to 749,250 and 1,605,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 749,250 and 1,605,690 is: 3,441,094.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
749,250 : 1,605,690 = 1,605,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
749,250/1,605,690 = 1,605,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
749,250x = 1,605,690 × 1,605,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
749,250x = 2,578,240,376,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,578,240,376,100/749,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,441,094.93
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