Finding the Third Proportional to 751,816 and 1,774,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 751,816 and 1,774,153 is: 4,186,687.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751,816 : 1,774,153 = 1,774,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751,816/1,774,153 = 1,774,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751,816x = 1,774,153 × 1,774,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751,816x = 3,147,618,867,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,147,618,867,409/751,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,186,687.79
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