Finding the Third Proportional to 753,871 and 1,640,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 753,871 and 1,640,708 is: 3,570,800.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
753,871 : 1,640,708 = 1,640,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
753,871/1,640,708 = 1,640,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
753,871x = 1,640,708 × 1,640,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
753,871x = 2,691,922,741,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,691,922,741,264/753,871 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,570,800.23
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