Finding the Third Proportional to 751,828 and 1,621,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 751,828 and 1,621,021 is: 3,495,093.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751,828 : 1,621,021 = 1,621,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751,828/1,621,021 = 1,621,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751,828x = 1,621,021 × 1,621,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751,828x = 2,627,709,082,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,627,709,082,441/751,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,495,093.40
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