Finding the Third Proportional to 750,564 and 1,531,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,564 and 1,531,692 is: 3,125,756.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,564 : 1,531,692 = 1,531,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,564/1,531,692 = 1,531,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,564x = 1,531,692 × 1,531,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,564x = 2,346,080,382,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,346,080,382,864/750,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,125,756.61
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