Finding the Third Proportional to 751,820 and 1,621,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 751,820 and 1,621,012 is: 3,495,091.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751,820 : 1,621,012 = 1,621,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751,820/1,621,012 = 1,621,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751,820x = 1,621,012 × 1,621,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751,820x = 2,627,679,904,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,627,679,904,144/751,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,495,091.78
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