Finding the Third Proportional to 738,748 and 1,617,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,748 and 1,617,624 is: 3,542,083.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,748 : 1,617,624 = 1,617,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,748/1,617,624 = 1,617,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,748x = 1,617,624 × 1,617,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,748x = 2,616,707,405,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,616,707,405,376/738,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,542,083.91
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