Finding the Third Proportional to 737,052 and 1,607,511
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Solution
The third proportional to 737,052 and 1,607,511 is: 3,505,982.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
737,052 : 1,607,511 = 1,607,511 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
737,052/1,607,511 = 1,607,511/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
737,052x = 1,607,511 × 1,607,511 - Step 4: Simplify right side
737,052x = 2,584,091,615,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,584,091,615,121/737,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,505,982.77
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