Finding the Third Proportional to 754,300 and 1,641,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 754,300 and 1,641,439 is: 3,571,950.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
754,300 : 1,641,439 = 1,641,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
754,300/1,641,439 = 1,641,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
754,300x = 1,641,439 × 1,641,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
754,300x = 2,694,321,990,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,694,321,990,721/754,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,571,950.14
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