Finding the Third Proportional to 739,692 and 1,593,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 739,692 and 1,593,324 is: 3,432,078.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
739,692 : 1,593,324 = 1,593,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
739,692/1,593,324 = 1,593,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
739,692x = 1,593,324 × 1,593,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
739,692x = 2,538,681,368,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,538,681,368,976/739,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,432,078.99
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