Finding the Third Proportional to 738,768 and 1,606,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,768 and 1,606,932 is: 3,495,319.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,768 : 1,606,932 = 1,606,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,768/1,606,932 = 1,606,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,768x = 1,606,932 × 1,606,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,768x = 2,582,230,452,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,582,230,452,624/738,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,495,319.85
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