Finding the Third Proportional to 737,586 and 1,593,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 737,586 and 1,593,270 is: 3,441,645.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
737,586 : 1,593,270 = 1,593,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
737,586/1,593,270 = 1,593,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
737,586x = 1,593,270 × 1,593,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
737,586x = 2,538,509,292,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,538,509,292,900/737,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,441,645.17
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