Finding the Third Proportional to 738,734 and 1,594,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,734 and 1,594,108 is: 3,439,912.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,734 : 1,594,108 = 1,594,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,734/1,594,108 = 1,594,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,734x = 1,594,108 × 1,594,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,734x = 2,541,180,315,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,541,180,315,664/738,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,439,912.49
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