Finding the Third Proportional to 739,194 and 1,588,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 739,194 and 1,588,814 is: 3,414,976.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
739,194 : 1,588,814 = 1,588,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
739,194/1,588,814 = 1,588,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
739,194x = 1,588,814 × 1,588,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
739,194x = 2,524,329,926,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,524,329,926,596/739,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,414,976.21
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