Finding the Third Proportional to 736,989 and 1,562,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 736,989 and 1,562,553 is: 3,312,901.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
736,989 : 1,562,553 = 1,562,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
736,989/1,562,553 = 1,562,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
736,989x = 1,562,553 × 1,562,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
736,989x = 2,441,571,877,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,441,571,877,809/736,989 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,312,901.38
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