Finding the Third Proportional to 759,782 and 1,624,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,782 and 1,624,972 is: 3,475,383.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,782 : 1,624,972 = 1,624,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,782/1,624,972 = 1,624,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,782x = 1,624,972 × 1,624,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,782x = 2,640,534,000,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,640,534,000,784/759,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,475,383.73
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