Finding the Third Proportional to 759,801 and 1,621,298
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,801 and 1,621,298 is: 3,459,599.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,801 : 1,621,298 = 1,621,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,801/1,621,298 = 1,621,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,801x = 1,621,298 × 1,621,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,801x = 2,628,607,204,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,628,607,204,804/759,801 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,459,599.56
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