Finding the Third Proportional to 753,100 and 1,655,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 753,100 and 1,655,472 is: 3,639,075.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
753,100 : 1,655,472 = 1,655,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
753,100/1,655,472 = 1,655,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
753,100x = 1,655,472 × 1,655,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
753,100x = 2,740,587,542,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,740,587,542,784/753,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,639,075.21
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