Finding the Third Proportional to 753,924 and 1,638,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 753,924 and 1,638,744 is: 3,562,006.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
753,924 : 1,638,744 = 1,638,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
753,924/1,638,744 = 1,638,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
753,924x = 1,638,744 × 1,638,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
753,924x = 2,685,481,897,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,685,481,897,536/753,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,562,006.11
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