Finding the Third Proportional to 735,345 and 1,583,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 735,345 and 1,583,301 is: 3,409,069.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
735,345 : 1,583,301 = 1,583,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
735,345/1,583,301 = 1,583,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
735,345x = 1,583,301 × 1,583,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
735,345x = 2,506,842,056,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,506,842,056,601/735,345 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,409,069.29
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