Finding the Third Proportional to 750,882 and 1,633,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,882 and 1,633,956 is: 3,555,568.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,882 : 1,633,956 = 1,633,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,882/1,633,956 = 1,633,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,882x = 1,633,956 × 1,633,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,882x = 2,669,812,209,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,669,812,209,936/750,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,555,568.26
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