Finding the Third Proportional to 759,668 and 1,621,031
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,668 and 1,621,031 is: 3,459,065.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,668 : 1,621,031 = 1,621,031 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,668/1,621,031 = 1,621,031/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,668x = 1,621,031 × 1,621,031 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,668x = 2,627,741,502,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,627,741,502,961/759,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,459,065.67
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