Finding the Third Proportional to 755,532 and 1,643,985
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Solution
The third proportional to 755,532 and 1,643,985 is: 3,577,196.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
755,532 : 1,643,985 = 1,643,985 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
755,532/1,643,985 = 1,643,985/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
755,532x = 1,643,985 × 1,643,985 - Step 4: Simplify right side
755,532x = 2,702,686,680,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,702,686,680,225/755,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,577,196.84
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