Finding the Third Proportional to 735,026 and 1,582,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 735,026 and 1,582,660 is: 3,407,787.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
735,026 : 1,582,660 = 1,582,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
735,026/1,582,660 = 1,582,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
735,026x = 1,582,660 × 1,582,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
735,026x = 2,504,812,675,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,504,812,675,600/735,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,407,787.85
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