Finding the Third Proportional to 755,034 and 1,642,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 755,034 and 1,642,692 is: 3,573,927.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
755,034 : 1,642,692 = 1,642,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
755,034/1,642,692 = 1,642,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
755,034x = 1,642,692 × 1,642,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
755,034x = 2,698,437,006,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,698,437,006,864/755,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,573,927.81
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