Finding the Third Proportional to 755,820 and 1,659,078
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Solution
The third proportional to 755,820 and 1,659,078 is: 3,641,792.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
755,820 : 1,659,078 = 1,659,078 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
755,820/1,659,078 = 1,659,078/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
755,820x = 1,659,078 × 1,659,078 - Step 4: Simplify right side
755,820x = 2,752,539,810,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,752,539,810,084/755,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,641,792.77
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