Finding the Third Proportional to 753,802 and 1,640,495
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Solution
The third proportional to 753,802 and 1,640,495 is: 3,570,199.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
753,802 : 1,640,495 = 1,640,495 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
753,802/1,640,495 = 1,640,495/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
753,802x = 1,640,495 × 1,640,495 - Step 4: Simplify right side
753,802x = 2,691,223,845,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,691,223,845,025/753,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,570,199.93
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