Finding the Third Proportional to 738,606 and 1,606,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,606 and 1,606,619 is: 3,494,724.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,606 : 1,606,619 = 1,606,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,606/1,606,619 = 1,606,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,606x = 1,606,619 × 1,606,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,606x = 2,581,224,611,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,581,224,611,161/738,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,494,724.67
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