Finding the Third Proportional to 756,828 and 1,655,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 756,828 and 1,655,712 is: 3,622,199.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
756,828 : 1,655,712 = 1,655,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
756,828/1,655,712 = 1,655,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
756,828x = 1,655,712 × 1,655,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
756,828x = 2,741,382,226,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,741,382,226,944/756,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,622,199.80
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