Finding the Third Proportional to 732,106 and 1,576,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 732,106 and 1,576,600 is: 3,395,229.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
732,106 : 1,576,600 = 1,576,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
732,106/1,576,600 = 1,576,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
732,106x = 1,576,600 × 1,576,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
732,106x = 2,485,667,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,485,667,560,000/732,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,395,229.05
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