Finding the Third Proportional to 758,163 and 1,649,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 758,163 and 1,649,184 is: 3,587,365.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
758,163 : 1,649,184 = 1,649,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
758,163/1,649,184 = 1,649,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
758,163x = 1,649,184 × 1,649,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
758,163x = 2,719,807,865,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,719,807,865,856/758,163 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,587,365.60
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