Finding the Third Proportional to 751,696 and 1,565,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 751,696 and 1,565,408 is: 3,259,964.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751,696 : 1,565,408 = 1,565,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751,696/1,565,408 = 1,565,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751,696x = 1,565,408 × 1,565,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751,696x = 2,450,502,206,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,450,502,206,464/751,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,259,964.41
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