Finding the Third Proportional to 754,544 and 1,621,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 754,544 and 1,621,452 is: 3,484,364.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
754,544 : 1,621,452 = 1,621,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
754,544/1,621,452 = 1,621,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
754,544x = 1,621,452 × 1,621,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
754,544x = 2,629,106,588,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,629,106,588,304/754,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,484,364.85
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