Finding the Third Proportional to 758,604 and 1,620,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 758,604 and 1,620,888 is: 3,463,306.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
758,604 : 1,620,888 = 1,620,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
758,604/1,620,888 = 1,620,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
758,604x = 1,620,888 × 1,620,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
758,604x = 2,627,277,908,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,627,277,908,544/758,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,463,306.16
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