Finding the Third Proportional to 750,000 and 1,642,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,000 and 1,642,449 is: 3,596,851.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,000 : 1,642,449 = 1,642,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,000/1,642,449 = 1,642,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,000x = 1,642,449 × 1,642,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,000x = 2,697,638,717,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,697,638,717,601/750,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,596,851.62
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