Finding the Third Proportional to 753,879 and 1,625,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 753,879 and 1,625,850 is: 3,506,382.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
753,879 : 1,625,850 = 1,625,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
753,879/1,625,850 = 1,625,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
753,879x = 1,625,850 × 1,625,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
753,879x = 2,643,388,222,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,643,388,222,500/753,879 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,506,382.62
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