Finding the Third Proportional to 754,220 and 1,649,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 754,220 and 1,649,439 is: 3,607,235.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
754,220 : 1,649,439 = 1,649,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
754,220/1,649,439 = 1,649,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
754,220x = 1,649,439 × 1,649,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
754,220x = 2,720,649,014,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,720,649,014,721/754,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,607,235.31
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