Finding the Third Proportional to 735,274 and 1,583,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 735,274 and 1,583,176 is: 3,408,860.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
735,274 : 1,583,176 = 1,583,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
735,274/1,583,176 = 1,583,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
735,274x = 1,583,176 × 1,583,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
735,274x = 2,506,446,246,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,506,446,246,976/735,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,408,860.16
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