Finding the Third Proportional to 756,957 and 1,653,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 756,957 and 1,653,234 is: 3,610,750.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
756,957 : 1,653,234 = 1,653,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
756,957/1,653,234 = 1,653,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
756,957x = 1,653,234 × 1,653,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
756,957x = 2,733,182,658,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,733,182,658,756/756,957 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,610,750.23
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