Finding the Third Proportional to 738,735.19 and 1,617,594.05
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,735.19 and 1,617,594.05 is: 3,542,014.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,735.19 : 1,617,594.05 = 1,617,594.05 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,735.19/1,617,594.05 = 1,617,594.05/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,735.19x = 1,617,594.05 × 1,617,594.05 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,735.19x = 2,616,610,500,485.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,616,610,500,485.44/738,735.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,542,014.17
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