Finding the Third Proportional to 750,873 and 1,554,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,873 and 1,554,972 is: 3,220,168.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,873 : 1,554,972 = 1,554,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,873/1,554,972 = 1,554,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,873x = 1,554,972 × 1,554,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,873x = 2,417,937,920,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,417,937,920,784/750,873 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,220,168.95
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