Finding the Third Proportional to 757,424 and 1,643,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,424 and 1,643,598 is: 3,566,581.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,424 : 1,643,598 = 1,643,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,424/1,643,598 = 1,643,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,424x = 1,643,598 × 1,643,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,424x = 2,701,414,385,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,701,414,385,604/757,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,566,581.45
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