Finding the Third Proportional to 753,096 and 1,655,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 753,096 and 1,655,466 is: 3,639,068.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
753,096 : 1,655,466 = 1,655,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
753,096/1,655,466 = 1,655,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
753,096x = 1,655,466 × 1,655,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
753,096x = 2,740,567,677,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,740,567,677,156/753,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,639,068.16
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