Finding the Third Proportional to 750,936 and 1,563,999
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,936 and 1,563,999 is: 3,257,391.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,936 : 1,563,999 = 1,563,999 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,936/1,563,999 = 1,563,999/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,936x = 1,563,999 × 1,563,999 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,936x = 2,446,092,872,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,446,092,872,001/750,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,257,391.94
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