Finding the Third Proportional to 755,828 and 1,659,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 755,828 and 1,659,094 is: 3,641,824.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
755,828 : 1,659,094 = 1,659,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
755,828/1,659,094 = 1,659,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
755,828x = 1,659,094 × 1,659,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
755,828x = 2,752,592,900,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,752,592,900,836/755,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,641,824.46
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