Finding the Third Proportional to 750,573 and 1,531,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,573 and 1,531,710 is: 3,125,792.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,573 : 1,531,710 = 1,531,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,573/1,531,710 = 1,531,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,573x = 1,531,710 × 1,531,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,573x = 2,346,135,524,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,346,135,524,100/750,573 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,125,792.59
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