Finding the Third Proportional to 750,918 and 1,555,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,918 and 1,555,068 is: 3,220,373.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,918 : 1,555,068 = 1,555,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,918/1,555,068 = 1,555,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,918x = 1,555,068 × 1,555,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,918x = 2,418,236,484,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,418,236,484,624/750,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,220,373.58
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