Finding the Third Proportional to 757,950 and 1,630,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,950 and 1,630,596 is: 3,507,940.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,950 : 1,630,596 = 1,630,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,950/1,630,596 = 1,630,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,950x = 1,630,596 × 1,630,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,950x = 2,658,843,315,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,658,843,315,216/757,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,507,940.25
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