Finding the Third Proportional to 730,836 and 1,594,485
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Solution
The third proportional to 730,836 and 1,594,485 is: 3,478,731.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
730,836 : 1,594,485 = 1,594,485 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
730,836/1,594,485 = 1,594,485/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
730,836x = 1,594,485 × 1,594,485 - Step 4: Simplify right side
730,836x = 2,542,382,415,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,542,382,415,225/730,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,478,731.77
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