Finding the Third Proportional to 758,392 and 1,659,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 758,392 and 1,659,632 is: 3,631,866.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
758,392 : 1,659,632 = 1,659,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
758,392/1,659,632 = 1,659,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
758,392x = 1,659,632 × 1,659,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
758,392x = 2,754,378,375,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,754,378,375,424/758,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,631,866.34
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