Finding the Third Proportional to 755,290 and 1,643,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 755,290 and 1,643,389 is: 3,575,748.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
755,290 : 1,643,389 = 1,643,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
755,290/1,643,389 = 1,643,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
755,290x = 1,643,389 × 1,643,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
755,290x = 2,700,727,405,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,700,727,405,321/755,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,575,748.92
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