Finding the Third Proportional to 752,784 and 1,567,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 752,784 and 1,567,520 is: 3,264,042.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
752,784 : 1,567,520 = 1,567,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
752,784/1,567,520 = 1,567,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
752,784x = 1,567,520 × 1,567,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
752,784x = 2,457,118,950,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,457,118,950,400/752,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,264,042.47
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