Finding the Third Proportional to 750,098 and 1,617,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,098 and 1,617,472 is: 3,487,831.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,098 : 1,617,472 = 1,617,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,098/1,617,472 = 1,617,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,098x = 1,617,472 × 1,617,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,098x = 2,616,215,670,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,616,215,670,784/750,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,487,831.82
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