Finding the Third Proportional to 757,134 and 1,619,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,134 and 1,619,325 is: 3,463,341.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,134 : 1,619,325 = 1,619,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,134/1,619,325 = 1,619,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,134x = 1,619,325 × 1,619,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,134x = 2,622,213,455,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,622,213,455,625/757,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,463,341.31
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