Finding the Third Proportional to 750,423 and 1,640,973
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,423 and 1,640,973 is: 3,588,366.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,423 : 1,640,973 = 1,640,973 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,423/1,640,973 = 1,640,973/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,423x = 1,640,973 × 1,640,973 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,423x = 2,692,792,386,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,692,792,386,729/750,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,588,366.01
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