Finding the Third Proportional to 734,480 and 1,576,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 734,480 and 1,576,096 is: 3,382,091.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734,480 : 1,576,096 = 1,576,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734,480/1,576,096 = 1,576,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734,480x = 1,576,096 × 1,576,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734,480x = 2,484,078,601,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,484,078,601,216/734,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,382,091.55
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