Finding the Third Proportional to 757,300 and 1,640,771
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,300 and 1,640,771 is: 3,554,904.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,300 : 1,640,771 = 1,640,771 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,300/1,640,771 = 1,640,771/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,300x = 1,640,771 × 1,640,771 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,300x = 2,692,129,474,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,692,129,474,441/757,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,554,904.89
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