Finding the Third Proportional to 751,860 and 1,621,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 751,860 and 1,621,084 is: 3,495,216.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751,860 : 1,621,084 = 1,621,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751,860/1,621,084 = 1,621,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751,860x = 1,621,084 × 1,621,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751,860x = 2,627,913,335,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,627,913,335,056/751,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,495,216.31
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