Finding the Third Proportional to 738,768 and 1,594,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,768 and 1,594,176 is: 3,440,047.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,768 : 1,594,176 = 1,594,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,768/1,594,176 = 1,594,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,768x = 1,594,176 × 1,594,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,768x = 2,541,397,118,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,541,397,118,976/738,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,440,047.65
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