Finding the Third Proportional to 753,063 and 1,655,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 753,063 and 1,655,391 is: 3,638,897.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
753,063 : 1,655,391 = 1,655,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
753,063/1,655,391 = 1,655,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
753,063x = 1,655,391 × 1,655,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
753,063x = 2,740,319,362,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,740,319,362,881/753,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,638,897.89
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