Finding the Third Proportional to 753,884 and 1,625,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 753,884 and 1,625,860 is: 3,506,402.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
753,884 : 1,625,860 = 1,625,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
753,884/1,625,860 = 1,625,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
753,884x = 1,625,860 × 1,625,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
753,884x = 2,643,420,739,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,643,420,739,600/753,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,506,402.50
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