Finding the Third Proportional to 758,306 and 1,755,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 758,306 and 1,755,509 is: 4,064,074.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
758,306 : 1,755,509 = 1,755,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
758,306/1,755,509 = 1,755,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
758,306x = 1,755,509 × 1,755,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
758,306x = 3,081,811,849,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,081,811,849,081/758,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,064,074.20
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