Finding the Third Proportional to 753,626 and 1,638,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 753,626 and 1,638,148 is: 3,560,823.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
753,626 : 1,638,148 = 1,638,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
753,626/1,638,148 = 1,638,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
753,626x = 1,638,148 × 1,638,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
753,626x = 2,683,528,869,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,683,528,869,904/753,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,560,823.10
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