Finding the Third Proportional to 737,489 and 1,604,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 737,489 and 1,604,763 is: 3,491,935.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
737,489 : 1,604,763 = 1,604,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
737,489/1,604,763 = 1,604,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
737,489x = 1,604,763 × 1,604,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
737,489x = 2,575,264,286,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,575,264,286,169/737,489 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,491,935.86
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