Finding the Third Proportional to 737,161 and 1,607,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 737,161 and 1,607,714 is: 3,506,349.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
737,161 : 1,607,714 = 1,607,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
737,161/1,607,714 = 1,607,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
737,161x = 1,607,714 × 1,607,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
737,161x = 2,584,744,305,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,584,744,305,796/737,161 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,506,349.77
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