Finding the Third Proportional to 757,920 and 1,637,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,920 and 1,637,280 is: 3,536,898.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,920 : 1,637,280 = 1,637,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,920/1,637,280 = 1,637,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,920x = 1,637,280 × 1,637,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,920x = 2,680,685,798,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,680,685,798,400/757,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,536,898.09
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