Finding the Third Proportional to 755,344 and 1,642,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 755,344 and 1,642,156 is: 3,570,130.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
755,344 : 1,642,156 = 1,642,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
755,344/1,642,156 = 1,642,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
755,344x = 1,642,156 × 1,642,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
755,344x = 2,696,676,328,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,696,676,328,336/755,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,570,130.07
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