Finding the Third Proportional to 755,918 and 1,632,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 755,918 and 1,632,087 is: 3,523,805.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
755,918 : 1,632,087 = 1,632,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
755,918/1,632,087 = 1,632,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
755,918x = 1,632,087 × 1,632,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
755,918x = 2,663,707,975,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,663,707,975,569/755,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,523,805.46
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