Finding the Third Proportional to 753,864 and 1,640,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 753,864 and 1,640,694 is: 3,570,772.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
753,864 : 1,640,694 = 1,640,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
753,864/1,640,694 = 1,640,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
753,864x = 1,640,694 × 1,640,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
753,864x = 2,691,876,801,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,691,876,801,636/753,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,570,772.45
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