Finding the Third Proportional to 751,284 and 1,670,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 751,284 and 1,670,544 is: 3,714,596.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751,284 : 1,670,544 = 1,670,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751,284/1,670,544 = 1,670,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751,284x = 1,670,544 × 1,670,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751,284x = 2,790,717,255,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,790,717,255,936/751,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,714,596.95
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