Finding the Third Proportional to 757,515 and 1,657,563
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,515 and 1,657,563 is: 3,627,010.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,515 : 1,657,563 = 1,657,563 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,515/1,657,563 = 1,657,563/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,515x = 1,657,563 × 1,657,563 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,515x = 2,747,515,098,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,747,515,098,969/757,515 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,627,010.82
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