Finding the Third Proportional to 757,762 and 1,658,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,762 and 1,658,228 is: 3,628,738.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,762 : 1,658,228 = 1,658,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,762/1,658,228 = 1,658,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,762x = 1,658,228 × 1,658,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,762x = 2,749,720,099,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,749,720,099,984/757,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,628,738.44
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