Finding the Third Proportional to 755,406 and 1,622,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 755,406 and 1,622,619 is: 3,485,400.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
755,406 : 1,622,619 = 1,622,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
755,406/1,622,619 = 1,622,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
755,406x = 1,622,619 × 1,622,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
755,406x = 2,632,892,419,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,632,892,419,161/755,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,485,400.46
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