Finding the Third Proportional to 758,040 and 1,649,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 758,040 and 1,649,712 is: 3,590,245.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
758,040 : 1,649,712 = 1,649,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
758,040/1,649,712 = 1,649,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
758,040x = 1,649,712 × 1,649,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
758,040x = 2,721,549,682,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,721,549,682,944/758,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,590,245.48
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