Finding the Third Proportional to 754,200 and 1,626,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 754,200 and 1,626,471 is: 3,507,568.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
754,200 : 1,626,471 = 1,626,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
754,200/1,626,471 = 1,626,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
754,200x = 1,626,471 × 1,626,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
754,200x = 2,645,407,913,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,645,407,913,841/754,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,507,568.17
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