Finding the Third Proportional to 750,885 and 1,555,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,885 and 1,555,002 is: 3,220,241.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,885 : 1,555,002 = 1,555,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,885/1,555,002 = 1,555,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,885x = 1,555,002 × 1,555,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,885x = 2,418,031,220,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,418,031,220,004/750,885 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,220,241.74
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