Finding the Third Proportional to 730,764 and 1,593,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 730,764 and 1,593,990 is: 3,476,914.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
730,764 : 1,593,990 = 1,593,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
730,764/1,593,990 = 1,593,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
730,764x = 1,593,990 × 1,593,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
730,764x = 2,540,804,120,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,540,804,120,100/730,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,476,914.74
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