Finding the Third Proportional to 755,787 and 1,661,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 755,787 and 1,661,013 is: 3,650,452.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
755,787 : 1,661,013 = 1,661,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
755,787/1,661,013 = 1,661,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
755,787x = 1,661,013 × 1,661,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
755,787x = 2,758,964,186,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,758,964,186,169/755,787 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,650,452.03
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