Finding the Third Proportional to 752,542 and 1,607,143
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Solution
The third proportional to 752,542 and 1,607,143 is: 3,432,245.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
752,542 : 1,607,143 = 1,607,143 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
752,542/1,607,143 = 1,607,143/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
752,542x = 1,607,143 × 1,607,143 - Step 4: Simplify right side
752,542x = 2,582,908,622,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,582,908,622,449/752,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,432,245.14
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