Finding the Third Proportional to 759,948 and 1,621,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,948 and 1,621,600 is: 3,460,219.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,948 : 1,621,600 = 1,621,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,948/1,621,600 = 1,621,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,948x = 1,621,600 × 1,621,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,948x = 2,629,586,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,629,586,560,000/759,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,460,219.07
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