Finding the Third Proportional to 757,482 and 1,629,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,482 and 1,629,408 is: 3,504,994.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,482 : 1,629,408 = 1,629,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,482/1,629,408 = 1,629,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,482x = 1,629,408 × 1,629,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,482x = 2,654,970,430,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,654,970,430,464/757,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,504,994.75
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