Finding the Third Proportional to 754,082 and 1,643,641
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Solution
The third proportional to 754,082 and 1,643,641 is: 3,582,575.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
754,082 : 1,643,641 = 1,643,641 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
754,082/1,643,641 = 1,643,641/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
754,082x = 1,643,641 × 1,643,641 - Step 4: Simplify right side
754,082x = 2,701,555,736,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,701,555,736,881/754,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,582,575.55
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