Finding the Third Proportional to 750,878 and 1,554,989
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,878 and 1,554,989 is: 3,220,217.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,878 : 1,554,989 = 1,554,989 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,878/1,554,989 = 1,554,989/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,878x = 1,554,989 × 1,554,989 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,878x = 2,417,990,790,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,417,990,790,121/750,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,220,217.92
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