Finding the Third Proportional to 750,344 and 1,642,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,344 and 1,642,990 is: 3,597,571.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,344 : 1,642,990 = 1,642,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,344/1,642,990 = 1,642,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,344x = 1,642,990 × 1,642,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,344x = 2,699,416,140,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,699,416,140,100/750,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,597,571.43
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