Finding the Third Proportional to 732,104 and 1,576,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 732,104 and 1,576,596 is: 3,395,221.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
732,104 : 1,576,596 = 1,576,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
732,104/1,576,596 = 1,576,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
732,104x = 1,576,596 × 1,576,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
732,104x = 2,485,654,947,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,485,654,947,216/732,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,395,221.10
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