Finding the Third Proportional to 758,674 and 1,656,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 758,674 and 1,656,361 is: 3,616,219.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
758,674 : 1,656,361 = 1,656,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
758,674/1,656,361 = 1,656,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
758,674x = 1,656,361 × 1,656,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
758,674x = 2,743,531,762,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,743,531,762,321/758,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,616,219.57
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