Finding the Third Proportional to 753,132 and 1,659,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 753,132 and 1,659,040 is: 3,654,623.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
753,132 : 1,659,040 = 1,659,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
753,132/1,659,040 = 1,659,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
753,132x = 1,659,040 × 1,659,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
753,132x = 2,752,413,721,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,752,413,721,600/753,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,654,623.26
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