Finding the Third Proportional to 738,664 and 1,587,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,664 and 1,587,674 is: 3,412,524.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,664 : 1,587,674 = 1,587,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,664/1,587,674 = 1,587,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,664x = 1,587,674 × 1,587,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,664x = 2,520,708,730,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,520,708,730,276/738,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,412,524.14
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