Finding the Third Proportional to 752,764 and 1,657,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 752,764 and 1,657,160 is: 3,648,127.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
752,764 : 1,657,160 = 1,657,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
752,764/1,657,160 = 1,657,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
752,764x = 1,657,160 × 1,657,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
752,764x = 2,746,179,265,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,746,179,265,600/752,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,648,127.79
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