Finding the Third Proportional to 732,959 and 1,576,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 732,959 and 1,576,726 is: 3,391,819.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
732,959 : 1,576,726 = 1,576,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
732,959/1,576,726 = 1,576,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
732,959x = 1,576,726 × 1,576,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
732,959x = 2,486,064,879,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,486,064,879,076/732,959 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,391,819.84
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