Finding the Third Proportional to 755,804 and 1,659,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 755,804 and 1,659,048 is: 3,641,738.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
755,804 : 1,659,048 = 1,659,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
755,804/1,659,048 = 1,659,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
755,804x = 1,659,048 × 1,659,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
755,804x = 2,752,440,266,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,752,440,266,304/755,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,641,738.16
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