Finding the Third Proportional to 753,162 and 1,659,109
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Solution
The third proportional to 753,162 and 1,659,109 is: 3,654,781.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
753,162 : 1,659,109 = 1,659,109 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
753,162/1,659,109 = 1,659,109/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
753,162x = 1,659,109 × 1,659,109 - Step 4: Simplify right side
753,162x = 2,752,642,673,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,752,642,673,881/753,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,654,781.67
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