Finding the Third Proportional to 759,334 and 1,604,047
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,334 and 1,604,047 is: 3,388,451.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,334 : 1,604,047 = 1,604,047 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,334/1,604,047 = 1,604,047/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,334x = 1,604,047 × 1,604,047 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,334x = 2,572,966,778,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,572,966,778,209/759,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,388,451.96
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