Finding the Third Proportional to 750,924 and 1,563,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,924 and 1,563,975 is: 3,257,344.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,924 : 1,563,975 = 1,563,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,924/1,563,975 = 1,563,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,924x = 1,563,975 × 1,563,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,924x = 2,446,017,800,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,446,017,800,625/750,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,257,344.02
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