Finding the Third Proportional to 755,282 and 1,643,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 755,282 and 1,643,373 is: 3,575,717.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
755,282 : 1,643,373 = 1,643,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
755,282/1,643,373 = 1,643,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
755,282x = 1,643,373 × 1,643,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
755,282x = 2,700,674,817,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,700,674,817,129/755,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,575,717.17
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