Finding the Third Proportional to 736,906 and 1,628,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 736,906 and 1,628,708 is: 3,599,766.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
736,906 : 1,628,708 = 1,628,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
736,906/1,628,708 = 1,628,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
736,906x = 1,628,708 × 1,628,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
736,906x = 2,652,689,749,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,652,689,749,264/736,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,599,766.79
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