Finding the Third Proportional to 757,956 and 1,643,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,956 and 1,643,392 is: 3,563,184.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,956 : 1,643,392 = 1,643,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,956/1,643,392 = 1,643,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,956x = 1,643,392 × 1,643,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,956x = 2,700,737,265,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,700,737,265,664/757,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,563,184.76
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