Finding the Third Proportional to 757,542 and 1,620,150
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,542 and 1,620,150 is: 3,465,003.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,542 : 1,620,150 = 1,620,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,542/1,620,150 = 1,620,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,542x = 1,620,150 × 1,620,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,542x = 2,624,886,022,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,624,886,022,500/757,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,465,003.95
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