Finding the Third Proportional to 754,080 and 1,643,637
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Solution
The third proportional to 754,080 and 1,643,637 is: 3,582,567.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
754,080 : 1,643,637 = 1,643,637 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
754,080/1,643,637 = 1,643,637/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
754,080x = 1,643,637 × 1,643,637 - Step 4: Simplify right side
754,080x = 2,701,542,587,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,701,542,587,769/754,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,582,567.62
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