Finding the Third Proportional to 730,154 and 1,597,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 730,154 and 1,597,952 is: 3,497,139.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
730,154 : 1,597,952 = 1,597,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
730,154/1,597,952 = 1,597,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
730,154x = 1,597,952 × 1,597,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
730,154x = 2,553,450,594,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,553,450,594,304/730,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,497,139.77
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