Finding the Third Proportional to 750,934 and 1,563,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,934 and 1,563,995 is: 3,257,383.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,934 : 1,563,995 = 1,563,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,934/1,563,995 = 1,563,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,934x = 1,563,995 × 1,563,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,934x = 2,446,080,360,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,446,080,360,025/750,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,257,383.95
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