Finding the Third Proportional to 738,788 and 1,595,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,788 and 1,595,688 is: 3,446,482.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,788 : 1,595,688 = 1,595,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,788/1,595,688 = 1,595,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,788x = 1,595,688 × 1,595,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,788x = 2,546,220,193,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,546,220,193,344/738,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,446,482.88
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