Finding the Third Proportional to 750,006 and 1,642,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,006 and 1,642,476 is: 3,596,941.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,006 : 1,642,476 = 1,642,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,006/1,642,476 = 1,642,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,006x = 1,642,476 × 1,642,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,006x = 2,697,727,410,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,697,727,410,576/750,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,596,941.11
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