Finding the Third Proportional to 749,933 and 1,649,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 749,933 and 1,649,950 is: 3,630,104.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
749,933 : 1,649,950 = 1,649,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
749,933/1,649,950 = 1,649,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
749,933x = 1,649,950 × 1,649,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
749,933x = 2,722,335,002,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,722,335,002,500/749,933 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,630,104.29
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