Finding the Third Proportional to 751,347 and 1,621,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 751,347 and 1,621,062 is: 3,497,507.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751,347 : 1,621,062 = 1,621,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751,347/1,621,062 = 1,621,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751,347x = 1,621,062 × 1,621,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751,347x = 2,627,842,007,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,627,842,007,844/751,347 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,497,507.82
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