Finding the Third Proportional to 737,652 and 1,587,405
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Solution
The third proportional to 737,652 and 1,587,405 is: 3,416,047.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
737,652 : 1,587,405 = 1,587,405 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
737,652/1,587,405 = 1,587,405/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
737,652x = 1,587,405 × 1,587,405 - Step 4: Simplify right side
737,652x = 2,519,854,634,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,519,854,634,025/737,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,416,047.99
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