Finding the Third Proportional to 757,914 and 1,620,843
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,914 and 1,620,843 is: 3,466,266.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,914 : 1,620,843 = 1,620,843 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,914/1,620,843 = 1,620,843/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,914x = 1,620,843 × 1,620,843 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,914x = 2,627,132,030,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,627,132,030,649/757,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,466,266.66
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