Finding the Third Proportional to 737,166 and 1,607,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 737,166 and 1,607,724 is: 3,506,369.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
737,166 : 1,607,724 = 1,607,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
737,166/1,607,724 = 1,607,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
737,166x = 1,607,724 × 1,607,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
737,166x = 2,584,776,460,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,584,776,460,176/737,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,506,369.61
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