Finding the Third Proportional to 738,657 and 1,587,660.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,657 and 1,587,660.75 is: 3,412,499.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,657 : 1,587,660.75 = 1,587,660.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,657/1,587,660.75 = 1,587,660.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,657x = 1,587,660.75 × 1,587,660.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,657x = 2,520,666,657,090.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,520,666,657,090.56/738,657 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,412,499.52
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