Finding the Third Proportional to 759,860 and 1,645,813
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,860 and 1,645,813 is: 3,564,736.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,860 : 1,645,813 = 1,645,813 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,860/1,645,813 = 1,645,813/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,860x = 1,645,813 × 1,645,813 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,860x = 2,708,700,430,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,708,700,430,969/759,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,564,736.18
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