Finding the Third Proportional to 758,314 and 1,650,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 758,314 and 1,650,535 is: 3,592,529.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
758,314 : 1,650,535 = 1,650,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
758,314/1,650,535 = 1,650,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
758,314x = 1,650,535 × 1,650,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
758,314x = 2,724,265,786,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,724,265,786,225/758,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,592,529.99
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