Finding the Third Proportional to 751,780 and 1,565,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 751,780 and 1,565,764 is: 3,261,082.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751,780 : 1,565,764 = 1,565,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751,780/1,565,764 = 1,565,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751,780x = 1,565,764 × 1,565,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751,780x = 2,451,616,903,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,451,616,903,696/751,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,261,082.90
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