Finding the Third Proportional to 757,404 and 1,659,657
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,404 and 1,659,657 is: 3,636,713.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,404 : 1,659,657 = 1,659,657 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,404/1,659,657 = 1,659,657/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,404x = 1,659,657 × 1,659,657 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,404x = 2,754,461,357,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,754,461,357,649/757,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,636,713.51
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