Finding the Third Proportional to 757,458 and 1,657,455.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,458 and 1,657,455.75 is: 3,626,814.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,458 : 1,657,455.75 = 1,657,455.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,458/1,657,455.75 = 1,657,455.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,458x = 1,657,455.75 × 1,657,455.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,458x = 2,747,159,563,208.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,747,159,563,208.06/757,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,626,814.38
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