Finding the Third Proportional to 750,930 and 1,563,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,930 and 1,563,987 is: 3,257,367.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,930 : 1,563,987 = 1,563,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,930/1,563,987 = 1,563,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,930x = 1,563,987 × 1,563,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,930x = 2,446,055,336,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,446,055,336,169/750,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,257,367.98
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