Finding the Third Proportional to 757,336 and 1,621,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,336 and 1,621,060 is: 3,469,841.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,336 : 1,621,060 = 1,621,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,336/1,621,060 = 1,621,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,336x = 1,621,060 × 1,621,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,336x = 2,627,835,523,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,627,835,523,600/757,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,469,841.03
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