Finding the Third Proportional to 755,838 and 1,644,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 755,838 and 1,644,530 is: 3,578,119.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
755,838 : 1,644,530 = 1,644,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
755,838/1,644,530 = 1,644,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
755,838x = 1,644,530 × 1,644,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
755,838x = 2,704,478,920,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,704,478,920,900/755,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,578,119.81
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