Finding the Third Proportional to 730,782 and 1,594,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 730,782 and 1,594,361 is: 3,478,447.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
730,782 : 1,594,361 = 1,594,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
730,782/1,594,361 = 1,594,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
730,782x = 1,594,361 × 1,594,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
730,782x = 2,541,986,998,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,541,986,998,321/730,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,478,447.74
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