Finding the Third Proportional to 758,688 and 1,635,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 758,688 and 1,635,000 is: 3,523,483.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
758,688 : 1,635,000 = 1,635,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
758,688/1,635,000 = 1,635,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
758,688x = 1,635,000 × 1,635,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
758,688x = 2,673,225,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,673,225,000,000/758,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,523,483.96
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