Finding the Third Proportional to 757,484 and 1,629,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,484 and 1,629,412 is: 3,505,002.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,484 : 1,629,412 = 1,629,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,484/1,629,412 = 1,629,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,484x = 1,629,412 × 1,629,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,484x = 2,654,983,465,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,654,983,465,744/757,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,505,002.70
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