Finding the Third Proportional to 757,713 and 1,620,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,713 and 1,620,492 is: 3,465,684.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,713 : 1,620,492 = 1,620,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,713/1,620,492 = 1,620,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,713x = 1,620,492 × 1,620,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,713x = 2,625,994,322,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,625,994,322,064/757,713 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,465,684.66
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