Finding the Third Proportional to 737,094 and 1,607,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 737,094 and 1,607,595 is: 3,506,149.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
737,094 : 1,607,595 = 1,607,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
737,094/1,607,595 = 1,607,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
737,094x = 1,607,595 × 1,607,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
737,094x = 2,584,361,684,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,584,361,684,025/737,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,506,149.40
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