Finding the Third Proportional to 737,304 and 1,605,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 737,304 and 1,605,720 is: 3,496,979.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
737,304 : 1,605,720 = 1,605,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
737,304/1,605,720 = 1,605,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
737,304x = 1,605,720 × 1,605,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
737,304x = 2,578,336,718,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,578,336,718,400/737,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,496,979.15
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