Finding the Third Proportional to 754,008 and 1,595,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 754,008 and 1,595,280 is: 3,375,187.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
754,008 : 1,595,280 = 1,595,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
754,008/1,595,280 = 1,595,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
754,008x = 1,595,280 × 1,595,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
754,008x = 2,544,918,278,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,544,918,278,400/754,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,375,187.37
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