Finding the Third Proportional to 753,772 and 1,640,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 753,772 and 1,640,392 is: 3,569,893.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
753,772 : 1,640,392 = 1,640,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
753,772/1,640,392 = 1,640,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
753,772x = 1,640,392 × 1,640,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
753,772x = 2,690,885,913,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,690,885,913,664/753,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,569,893.70
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