Finding the Third Proportional to 759,332 and 1,604,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,332 and 1,604,043 is: 3,388,443.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,332 : 1,604,043 = 1,604,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,332/1,604,043 = 1,604,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,332x = 1,604,043 × 1,604,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,332x = 2,572,953,945,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,572,953,945,849/759,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,388,443.98
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