Finding the Third Proportional to 757,526 and 1,657,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,526 and 1,657,574 is: 3,627,006.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,526 : 1,657,574 = 1,657,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,526/1,657,574 = 1,657,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,526x = 1,657,574 × 1,657,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,526x = 2,747,551,565,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,747,551,565,476/757,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,627,006.29
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