Finding the Third Proportional to 757,486 and 1,629,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,486 and 1,629,416 is: 3,505,010.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,486 : 1,629,416 = 1,629,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,486/1,629,416 = 1,629,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,486x = 1,629,416 × 1,629,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,486x = 2,654,996,501,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,654,996,501,056/757,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,505,010.66
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