Finding the Third Proportional to 759,834 and 1,621,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,834 and 1,621,362 is: 3,459,722.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,834 : 1,621,362 = 1,621,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,834/1,621,362 = 1,621,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,834x = 1,621,362 × 1,621,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,834x = 2,628,814,735,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,628,814,735,044/759,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,459,722.43
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