Finding the Third Proportional to 750,999 and 1,564,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,999 and 1,564,152 is: 3,257,755.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,999 : 1,564,152 = 1,564,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,999/1,564,152 = 1,564,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,999x = 1,564,152 × 1,564,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,999x = 2,446,571,479,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,446,571,479,104/750,999 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,257,755.97
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