Finding the Third Proportional to 738,594 and 1,590,178.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,594 and 1,590,178.50 is: 3,423,623.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,594 : 1,590,178.50 = 1,590,178.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,594/1,590,178.50 = 1,590,178.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,594x = 1,590,178.50 × 1,590,178.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,594x = 2,528,667,661,862.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,528,667,661,862.25/738,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,423,623.35
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