Finding the Third Proportional to 755,820 and 1,644,494.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 755,820 and 1,644,494.50 is: 3,578,050.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
755,820 : 1,644,494.50 = 1,644,494.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
755,820/1,644,494.50 = 1,644,494.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
755,820x = 1,644,494.50 × 1,644,494.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
755,820x = 2,704,362,160,530.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,704,362,160,530.25/755,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,578,050.54
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