Finding the Third Proportional to 758,316 and 1,755,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 758,316 and 1,755,534 is: 4,064,136.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
758,316 : 1,755,534 = 1,755,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
758,316/1,755,534 = 1,755,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
758,316x = 1,755,534 × 1,755,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
758,316x = 3,081,899,625,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,081,899,625,156/758,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,064,136.36
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