Finding the Third Proportional to 736,691 and 1,586,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 736,691 and 1,586,737 is: 3,417,625.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
736,691 : 1,586,737 = 1,586,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
736,691/1,586,737 = 1,586,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
736,691x = 1,586,737 × 1,586,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
736,691x = 2,517,734,307,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,517,734,307,169/736,691 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,417,625.99
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