Finding the Third Proportional to 750,425 and 1,640,977
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,425 and 1,640,977 is: 3,588,373.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,425 : 1,640,977 = 1,640,977 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,425/1,640,977 = 1,640,977/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,425x = 1,640,977 × 1,640,977 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,425x = 2,692,805,514,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,692,805,514,529/750,425 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,588,373.94
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