Finding the Third Proportional to 738,837 and 1,595,555.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,837 and 1,595,555.75 is: 3,445,683.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,837 : 1,595,555.75 = 1,595,555.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,837/1,595,555.75 = 1,595,555.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,837x = 1,595,555.75 × 1,595,555.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,837x = 2,545,798,151,358.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,545,798,151,358.06/738,837 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,445,683.08
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