Finding the Third Proportional to 757,992 and 1,643,463.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,992 and 1,643,463.75 is: 3,563,326.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,992 : 1,643,463.75 = 1,643,463.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,992/1,643,463.75 = 1,643,463.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,992x = 1,643,463.75 × 1,643,463.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,992x = 2,700,973,097,564.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,700,973,097,564.06/757,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,563,326.65
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