Finding the Third Proportional to 737,202 and 1,607,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 737,202 and 1,607,796 is: 3,506,512.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
737,202 : 1,607,796 = 1,607,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
737,202/1,607,796 = 1,607,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
737,202x = 1,607,796 × 1,607,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
737,202x = 2,585,007,977,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,585,007,977,616/737,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,506,512.43
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