Finding the Third Proportional to 759,378 and 1,670,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,378 and 1,670,340 is: 3,674,106.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,378 : 1,670,340 = 1,670,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,378/1,670,340 = 1,670,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,378x = 1,670,340 × 1,670,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,378x = 2,790,035,715,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,790,035,715,600/759,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,674,106.59
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