Finding the Third Proportional to 758,865 and 1,625,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 758,865 and 1,625,317 is: 3,481,060.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
758,865 : 1,625,317 = 1,625,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
758,865/1,625,317 = 1,625,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
758,865x = 1,625,317 × 1,625,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
758,865x = 2,641,655,350,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,641,655,350,489/758,865 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,481,060.99
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