Finding the Third Proportional to 739,206 and 1,583,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 739,206 and 1,583,388 is: 3,391,635.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
739,206 : 1,583,388 = 1,583,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
739,206/1,583,388 = 1,583,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
739,206x = 1,583,388 × 1,583,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
739,206x = 2,507,117,558,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,507,117,558,544/739,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,391,635.83
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