Finding the Third Proportional to 749,624 and 1,639,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 749,624 and 1,639,052 is: 3,583,785.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
749,624 : 1,639,052 = 1,639,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
749,624/1,639,052 = 1,639,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
749,624x = 1,639,052 × 1,639,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
749,624x = 2,686,491,458,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,686,491,458,704/749,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,583,785.28
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