Finding the Third Proportional to 757,578 and 1,683,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,578 and 1,683,312 is: 3,740,260.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,578 : 1,683,312 = 1,683,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,578/1,683,312 = 1,683,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,578x = 1,683,312 × 1,683,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,578x = 2,833,539,289,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,833,539,289,344/757,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,740,260.79
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