Finding the Third Proportional to 736,698 and 1,586,751
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Solution
The third proportional to 736,698 and 1,586,751 is: 3,417,653.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
736,698 : 1,586,751 = 1,586,751 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
736,698/1,586,751 = 1,586,751/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
736,698x = 1,586,751 × 1,586,751 - Step 4: Simplify right side
736,698x = 2,517,778,736,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,517,778,736,001/736,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,417,653.82
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