Finding the Third Proportional to 758,886 and 1,616,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 758,886 and 1,616,090 is: 3,441,553.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
758,886 : 1,616,090 = 1,616,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
758,886/1,616,090 = 1,616,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
758,886x = 1,616,090 × 1,616,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
758,886x = 2,611,746,888,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,611,746,888,100/758,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,441,553.66
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