Finding the Third Proportional to 753,804 and 1,640,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 753,804 and 1,640,497 is: 3,570,199.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
753,804 : 1,640,497 = 1,640,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
753,804/1,640,497 = 1,640,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
753,804x = 1,640,497 × 1,640,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
753,804x = 2,691,230,407,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,691,230,407,009/753,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,570,199.16
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