Finding the Third Proportional to 751,194 and 1,771,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 751,194 and 1,771,509 is: 4,177,674.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751,194 : 1,771,509 = 1,771,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751,194/1,771,509 = 1,771,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751,194x = 1,771,509 × 1,771,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751,194x = 3,138,244,137,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,138,244,137,081/751,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,177,674.66
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