Finding the Third Proportional to 749,970 and 1,617,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 749,970 and 1,617,804 is: 3,489,859.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
749,970 : 1,617,804 = 1,617,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
749,970/1,617,804 = 1,617,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
749,970x = 1,617,804 × 1,617,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
749,970x = 2,617,289,782,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,617,289,782,416/749,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,489,859.30
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