Finding the Third Proportional to 751,934 and 1,623,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 751,934 and 1,623,721 is: 3,506,251.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751,934 : 1,623,721 = 1,623,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751,934/1,623,721 = 1,623,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751,934x = 1,623,721 × 1,623,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751,934x = 2,636,469,885,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,636,469,885,841/751,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,506,251.73
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