Finding the Third Proportional to 733,744 and 1,589,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 733,744 and 1,589,618 is: 3,443,824.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
733,744 : 1,589,618 = 1,589,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
733,744/1,589,618 = 1,589,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
733,744x = 1,589,618 × 1,589,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
733,744x = 2,526,885,385,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,526,885,385,924/733,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,443,824.26
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