Finding the Third Proportional to 729,276.75 and 1,590,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 729,276.75 and 1,590,138 is: 3,467,186.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
729,276.75 : 1,590,138 = 1,590,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
729,276.75/1,590,138 = 1,590,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
729,276.75x = 1,590,138 × 1,590,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
729,276.75x = 2,528,538,859,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,528,538,859,044/729,276.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,467,186.99
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