Finding the Third Proportional to 757,170 and 1,619,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,170 and 1,619,397 is: 3,463,484.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,170 : 1,619,397 = 1,619,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,170/1,619,397 = 1,619,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,170x = 1,619,397 × 1,619,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,170x = 2,622,446,643,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,622,446,643,609/757,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,463,484.61
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