Finding the Third Proportional to 757,420 and 1,632,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,420 and 1,632,928 is: 3,520,442.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,420 : 1,632,928 = 1,632,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,420/1,632,928 = 1,632,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,420x = 1,632,928 × 1,632,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,420x = 2,666,453,853,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,666,453,853,184/757,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,520,442.89
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