Finding the Third Proportional to 737,164 and 1,576,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 737,164 and 1,576,795 is: 3,372,767.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
737,164 : 1,576,795 = 1,576,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
737,164/1,576,795 = 1,576,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
737,164x = 1,576,795 × 1,576,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
737,164x = 2,486,282,472,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,486,282,472,025/737,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,372,767.08
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