Finding the Third Proportional to 752,760 and 1,657,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 752,760 and 1,657,152 is: 3,648,111.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
752,760 : 1,657,152 = 1,657,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
752,760/1,657,152 = 1,657,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
752,760x = 1,657,152 × 1,657,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
752,760x = 2,746,152,751,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,746,152,751,104/752,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,648,111.95
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