Finding the Third Proportional to 757,348 and 1,621,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,348 and 1,621,106 is: 3,469,982.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,348 : 1,621,106 = 1,621,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,348/1,621,106 = 1,621,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,348x = 1,621,106 × 1,621,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,348x = 2,627,984,663,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,627,984,663,236/757,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,469,982.97
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