Finding the Third Proportional to 749,864 and 1,619,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 749,864 and 1,619,504 is: 3,497,691.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
749,864 : 1,619,504 = 1,619,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
749,864/1,619,504 = 1,619,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
749,864x = 1,619,504 × 1,619,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
749,864x = 2,622,793,206,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,622,793,206,016/749,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,497,691.86
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