Finding the Third Proportional to 733,788 and 1,593,297
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Solution
The third proportional to 733,788 and 1,593,297 is: 3,459,575.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
733,788 : 1,593,297 = 1,593,297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
733,788/1,593,297 = 1,593,297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
733,788x = 1,593,297 × 1,593,297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
733,788x = 2,538,595,330,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,538,595,330,209/733,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,459,575.97
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