Finding the Third Proportional to 751,188 and 1,591,761
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Solution
The third proportional to 751,188 and 1,591,761 is: 3,372,928.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751,188 : 1,591,761 = 1,591,761 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751,188/1,591,761 = 1,591,761/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751,188x = 1,591,761 × 1,591,761 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751,188x = 2,533,703,081,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,533,703,081,121/751,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,372,928.06
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