Finding the Third Proportional to 751,918 and 1,623,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 751,918 and 1,623,687 is: 3,506,179.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751,918 : 1,623,687 = 1,623,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751,918/1,623,687 = 1,623,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751,918x = 1,623,687 × 1,623,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751,918x = 2,636,359,473,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,636,359,473,969/751,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,506,179.50
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