Finding the Third Proportional to 758,038 and 1,658,505
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Solution
The third proportional to 758,038 and 1,658,505 is: 3,628,629.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
758,038 : 1,658,505 = 1,658,505 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
758,038/1,658,505 = 1,658,505/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
758,038x = 1,658,505 × 1,658,505 - Step 4: Simplify right side
758,038x = 2,750,638,835,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,750,638,835,025/758,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,628,629.22
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