Finding the Third Proportional to 758,046 and 1,649,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 758,046 and 1,649,724 is: 3,590,269.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
758,046 : 1,649,724 = 1,649,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
758,046/1,649,724 = 1,649,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
758,046x = 1,649,724 × 1,649,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
758,046x = 2,721,589,276,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,721,589,276,176/758,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,590,269.29
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