Finding the Third Proportional to 753,888 and 1,625,865
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Solution
The third proportional to 753,888 and 1,625,865 is: 3,506,405.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
753,888 : 1,625,865 = 1,625,865 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
753,888/1,625,865 = 1,625,865/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
753,888x = 1,625,865 × 1,625,865 - Step 4: Simplify right side
753,888x = 2,643,436,998,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,643,436,998,225/753,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,506,405.46
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