Finding the Third Proportional to 750,892 and 1,555,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,892 and 1,555,009 is: 3,220,240.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,892 : 1,555,009 = 1,555,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,892/1,555,009 = 1,555,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,892x = 1,555,009 × 1,555,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,892x = 2,418,052,990,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,418,052,990,081/750,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,220,240.71
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