Finding the Third Proportional to 732,958 and 1,576,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 732,958 and 1,576,724 is: 3,391,815.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
732,958 : 1,576,724 = 1,576,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
732,958/1,576,724 = 1,576,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
732,958x = 1,576,724 × 1,576,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
732,958x = 2,486,058,572,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,486,058,572,176/732,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,391,815.86
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