Finding the Third Proportional to 751,972 and 1,565,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 751,972 and 1,565,910 is: 3,260,858.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751,972 : 1,565,910 = 1,565,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751,972/1,565,910 = 1,565,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751,972x = 1,565,910 × 1,565,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751,972x = 2,452,074,128,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,452,074,128,100/751,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,260,858.29
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