Finding the Third Proportional to 734,166 and 1,625,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 734,166 and 1,625,553 is: 3,599,216.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734,166 : 1,625,553 = 1,625,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734,166/1,625,553 = 1,625,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734,166x = 1,625,553 × 1,625,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734,166x = 2,642,422,555,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,642,422,555,809/734,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,599,216.74
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