Finding the Third Proportional to 752,994 and 1,615,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 752,994 and 1,615,176 is: 3,464,560.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
752,994 : 1,615,176 = 1,615,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
752,994/1,615,176 = 1,615,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
752,994x = 1,615,176 × 1,615,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
752,994x = 2,608,793,510,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,608,793,510,976/752,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,464,560.82
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