Finding the Third Proportional to 750,943 and 1,555,115
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,943 and 1,555,115 is: 3,220,461.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,943 : 1,555,115 = 1,555,115 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,943/1,555,115 = 1,555,115/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,943x = 1,555,115 × 1,555,115 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,943x = 2,418,382,663,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,418,382,663,225/750,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,220,461.02
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