Finding the Third Proportional to 755,312 and 1,643,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 755,312 and 1,643,432 is: 3,575,831.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
755,312 : 1,643,432 = 1,643,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
755,312/1,643,432 = 1,643,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
755,312x = 1,643,432 × 1,643,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
755,312x = 2,700,868,738,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,700,868,738,624/755,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,575,831.89
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