Finding the Third Proportional to 738,844 and 1,595,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,844 and 1,595,569 is: 3,445,707.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,844 : 1,595,569 = 1,595,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,844/1,595,569 = 1,595,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,844x = 1,595,569 × 1,595,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,844x = 2,545,840,433,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,545,840,433,761/738,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,445,707.66
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