Finding the Third Proportional to 751,848 and 1,621,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 751,848 and 1,621,060 is: 3,495,168.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751,848 : 1,621,060 = 1,621,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751,848/1,621,060 = 1,621,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751,848x = 1,621,060 × 1,621,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751,848x = 2,627,835,523,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,627,835,523,600/751,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,495,168.60
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