Finding the Third Proportional to 730,149 and 1,597,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 730,149 and 1,597,941 is: 3,497,115.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
730,149 : 1,597,941 = 1,597,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
730,149/1,597,941 = 1,597,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
730,149x = 1,597,941 × 1,597,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
730,149x = 2,553,415,439,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,553,415,439,481/730,149 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,497,115.57
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