Finding the Third Proportional to 750,080 and 1,617,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,080 and 1,617,436 is: 3,487,760.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,080 : 1,617,436 = 1,617,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,080/1,617,436 = 1,617,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,080x = 1,617,436 × 1,617,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,080x = 2,616,099,214,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,616,099,214,096/750,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,487,760.26
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