Finding the Third Proportional to 753,632 and 1,638,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 753,632 and 1,638,160 is: 3,560,846.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
753,632 : 1,638,160 = 1,638,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
753,632/1,638,160 = 1,638,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
753,632x = 1,638,160 × 1,638,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
753,632x = 2,683,568,185,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,683,568,185,600/753,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,560,846.92
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