Finding the Third Proportional to 755,813 and 1,659,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 755,813 and 1,659,064 is: 3,641,765.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
755,813 : 1,659,064 = 1,659,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
755,813/1,659,064 = 1,659,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
755,813x = 1,659,064 × 1,659,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
755,813x = 2,752,493,356,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,752,493,356,096/755,813 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,641,765.03
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