Finding the Third Proportional to 732,246 and 1,576,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 732,246 and 1,576,848 is: 3,395,647.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
732,246 : 1,576,848 = 1,576,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
732,246/1,576,848 = 1,576,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
732,246x = 1,576,848 × 1,576,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
732,246x = 2,486,449,615,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,486,449,615,104/732,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,395,647.93
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