Finding the Third Proportional to 736,766 and 1,628,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 736,766 and 1,628,382 is: 3,599,009.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
736,766 : 1,628,382 = 1,628,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
736,766/1,628,382 = 1,628,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
736,766x = 1,628,382 × 1,628,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
736,766x = 2,651,627,937,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,651,627,937,924/736,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,599,009.64
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