Finding the Third Proportional to 759,784 and 1,624,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,784 and 1,624,976 is: 3,475,391.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,784 : 1,624,976 = 1,624,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,784/1,624,976 = 1,624,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,784x = 1,624,976 × 1,624,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,784x = 2,640,547,000,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,640,547,000,576/759,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,475,391.69
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