Finding the Third Proportional to 749,690 and 1,632,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 749,690 and 1,632,490 is: 3,554,834.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
749,690 : 1,632,490 = 1,632,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
749,690/1,632,490 = 1,632,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
749,690x = 1,632,490 × 1,632,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
749,690x = 2,665,023,600,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,665,023,600,100/749,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,554,834.13
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