Finding the Third Proportional to 751,034 and 1,669,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 751,034 and 1,669,990 is: 3,713,369.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751,034 : 1,669,990 = 1,669,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751,034/1,669,990 = 1,669,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751,034x = 1,669,990 × 1,669,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751,034x = 2,788,866,600,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,788,866,600,100/751,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,713,369.30
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