Finding the Third Proportional to 737,328 and 1,505,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 737,328 and 1,505,760 is: 3,075,040.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
737,328 : 1,505,760 = 1,505,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
737,328/1,505,760 = 1,505,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
737,328x = 1,505,760 × 1,505,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
737,328x = 2,267,313,177,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,267,313,177,600/737,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,075,040.11
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