Finding the Third Proportional to 753,930 and 1,638,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 753,930 and 1,638,756 is: 3,562,029.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
753,930 : 1,638,756 = 1,638,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
753,930/1,638,756 = 1,638,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
753,930x = 1,638,756 × 1,638,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
753,930x = 2,685,521,227,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,685,521,227,536/753,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,562,029.93
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