Finding the Third Proportional to 758,889 and 1,616,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 758,889 and 1,616,095 is: 3,441,561.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
758,889 : 1,616,095 = 1,616,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
758,889/1,616,095 = 1,616,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
758,889x = 1,616,095 × 1,616,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
758,889x = 2,611,763,049,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,611,763,049,025/758,889 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,441,561.35
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