Finding the Third Proportional to 754,488 and 1,626,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 754,488 and 1,626,552 is: 3,506,578.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
754,488 : 1,626,552 = 1,626,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
754,488/1,626,552 = 1,626,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
754,488x = 1,626,552 × 1,626,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
754,488x = 2,645,671,408,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,645,671,408,704/754,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,506,578.51
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