Finding the Third Proportional to 736,176 and 1,577,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 736,176 and 1,577,332 is: 3,379,594.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
736,176 : 1,577,332 = 1,577,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
736,176/1,577,332 = 1,577,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
736,176x = 1,577,332 × 1,577,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
736,176x = 2,487,976,238,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,487,976,238,224/736,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,379,594.33
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