Finding the Third Proportional to 750,140 and 1,620,227
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,140 and 1,620,227 is: 3,499,527.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,140 : 1,620,227 = 1,620,227 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,140/1,620,227 = 1,620,227/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,140x = 1,620,227 × 1,620,227 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,140x = 2,625,135,531,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,625,135,531,529/750,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,499,527.46
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