Finding the Third Proportional to 751,920 and 1,623,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 751,920 and 1,623,691 is: 3,506,187.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751,920 : 1,623,691 = 1,623,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751,920/1,623,691 = 1,623,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751,920x = 1,623,691 × 1,623,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751,920x = 2,636,372,463,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,636,372,463,481/751,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,506,187.44
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