Finding the Third Proportional to 750,978 and 1,564,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,978 and 1,564,083 is: 3,257,559.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,978 : 1,564,083 = 1,564,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,978/1,564,083 = 1,564,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,978x = 1,564,083 × 1,564,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,978x = 2,446,355,630,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,446,355,630,889/750,978 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,257,559.65
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