Finding the Third Proportional to 739,208 and 1,583,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 739,208 and 1,583,392 is: 3,391,643.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
739,208 : 1,583,392 = 1,583,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
739,208/1,583,392 = 1,583,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
739,208x = 1,583,392 × 1,583,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
739,208x = 2,507,130,225,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,507,130,225,664/739,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,391,643.79
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