Finding the Third Proportional to 738,076 and 1,589,349
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,076 and 1,589,349 is: 3,422,452.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,076 : 1,589,349 = 1,589,349 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,076/1,589,349 = 1,589,349/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,076x = 1,589,349 × 1,589,349 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,076x = 2,526,030,243,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,526,030,243,801/738,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,422,452.76
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