Finding the Third Proportional to 738,848 and 1,595,581
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,848 and 1,595,581 is: 3,445,740.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,848 : 1,595,581 = 1,595,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,848/1,595,581 = 1,595,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,848x = 1,595,581 × 1,595,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,848x = 2,545,878,727,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,545,878,727,561/738,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,445,740.84
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