Finding the Third Proportional to 757,718 and 1,620,503
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,718 and 1,620,503 is: 3,465,708.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,718 : 1,620,503 = 1,620,503 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,718/1,620,503 = 1,620,503/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,718x = 1,620,503 × 1,620,503 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,718x = 2,626,029,973,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,626,029,973,009/757,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,465,708.84
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