Finding the Third Proportional to 750,708 and 1,771,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,708 and 1,771,394 is: 4,179,836.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,708 : 1,771,394 = 1,771,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,708/1,771,394 = 1,771,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,708x = 1,771,394 × 1,771,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,708x = 3,137,836,703,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,137,836,703,236/750,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,179,836.51
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