Finding the Third Proportional to 750,866 and 1,554,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,866 and 1,554,963 is: 3,220,161.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,866 : 1,554,963 = 1,554,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,866/1,554,963 = 1,554,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,866x = 1,554,963 × 1,554,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,866x = 2,417,909,931,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,417,909,931,369/750,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,220,161.70
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