Finding the Third Proportional to 736,590 and 1,613,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 736,590 and 1,613,712 is: 3,535,299.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
736,590 : 1,613,712 = 1,613,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
736,590/1,613,712 = 1,613,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
736,590x = 1,613,712 × 1,613,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
736,590x = 2,604,066,418,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,604,066,418,944/736,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,535,299.72
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