Finding the Third Proportional to 755,819 and 1,659,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 755,819 and 1,659,076 is: 3,641,788.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
755,819 : 1,659,076 = 1,659,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
755,819/1,659,076 = 1,659,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
755,819x = 1,659,076 × 1,659,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
755,819x = 2,752,533,173,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,752,533,173,776/755,819 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,641,788.81
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