Finding the Third Proportional to 753,004 and 1,615,195
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Solution
The third proportional to 753,004 and 1,615,195 is: 3,464,596.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
753,004 : 1,615,195 = 1,615,195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
753,004/1,615,195 = 1,615,195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
753,004x = 1,615,195 × 1,615,195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
753,004x = 2,608,854,888,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,608,854,888,025/753,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,464,596.32
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