Finding the Third Proportional to 738,909 and 1,593,182
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,909 and 1,593,182 is: 3,435,103.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,909 : 1,593,182 = 1,593,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,909/1,593,182 = 1,593,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,909x = 1,593,182 × 1,593,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,909x = 2,538,228,885,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,538,228,885,124/738,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,435,103.49
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