Finding the Third Proportional to 751,874 and 1,565,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 751,874 and 1,565,954 is: 3,261,466.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751,874 : 1,565,954 = 1,565,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751,874/1,565,954 = 1,565,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751,874x = 1,565,954 × 1,565,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751,874x = 2,452,211,930,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,452,211,930,116/751,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,261,466.59
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