Finding the Third Proportional to 749,934 and 1,649,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 749,934 and 1,649,952 is: 3,630,108.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
749,934 : 1,649,952 = 1,649,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
749,934/1,649,952 = 1,649,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
749,934x = 1,649,952 × 1,649,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
749,934x = 2,722,341,602,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,722,341,602,304/749,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,630,108.25
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