Finding the Third Proportional to 737,804 and 1,740,989
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Solution
The third proportional to 737,804 and 1,740,989 is: 4,108,194.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
737,804 : 1,740,989 = 1,740,989 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
737,804/1,740,989 = 1,740,989/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
737,804x = 1,740,989 × 1,740,989 - Step 4: Simplify right side
737,804x = 3,031,042,698,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,031,042,698,121/737,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,108,194.99
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