Finding the Third Proportional to 751,266 and 1,670,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 751,266 and 1,670,508 is: 3,714,525.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751,266 : 1,670,508 = 1,670,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751,266/1,670,508 = 1,670,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751,266x = 1,670,508 × 1,670,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751,266x = 2,790,596,978,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,790,596,978,064/751,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,714,525.85
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