Finding the Third Proportional to 750,348 and 1,642,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,348 and 1,642,998 is: 3,597,587.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,348 : 1,642,998 = 1,642,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,348/1,642,998 = 1,642,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,348x = 1,642,998 × 1,642,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,348x = 2,699,442,428,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,699,442,428,004/750,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,597,587.29
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