Finding the Third Proportional to 750,852 and 1,554,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,852 and 1,554,932 is: 3,220,093.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,852 : 1,554,932 = 1,554,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,852/1,554,932 = 1,554,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,852x = 1,554,932 × 1,554,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,852x = 2,417,813,524,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,417,813,524,624/750,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,220,093.34
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