Finding the Third Proportional to 749,712 and 1,610,229
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Solution
The third proportional to 749,712 and 1,610,229 is: 3,458,444.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
749,712 : 1,610,229 = 1,610,229 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
749,712/1,610,229 = 1,610,229/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
749,712x = 1,610,229 × 1,610,229 - Step 4: Simplify right side
749,712x = 2,592,837,432,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,592,837,432,441/749,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,458,444.62
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