Finding the Third Proportional to 762,520 and 1,650,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 762,520 and 1,650,558 is: 3,572,813.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,520 : 1,650,558 = 1,650,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,520/1,650,558 = 1,650,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,520x = 1,650,558 × 1,650,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,520x = 2,724,341,711,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,724,341,711,364/762,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,572,813.45
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