Finding the Third Proportional to 758,037 and 1,658,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 758,037 and 1,658,502 is: 3,628,620.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
758,037 : 1,658,502 = 1,658,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
758,037/1,658,502 = 1,658,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
758,037x = 1,658,502 × 1,658,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
758,037x = 2,750,628,884,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,750,628,884,004/758,037 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,628,620.88
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