Finding the Third Proportional to 738,784 and 1,595,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,784 and 1,595,680 is: 3,446,466.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,784 : 1,595,680 = 1,595,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,784/1,595,680 = 1,595,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,784x = 1,595,680 × 1,595,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,784x = 2,546,194,662,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,546,194,662,400/738,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,446,466.98
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