Finding the Third Proportional to 739,702 and 1,593,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 739,702 and 1,593,344 is: 3,432,118.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
739,702 : 1,593,344 = 1,593,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
739,702/1,593,344 = 1,593,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
739,702x = 1,593,344 × 1,593,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
739,702x = 2,538,745,102,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,538,745,102,336/739,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,432,118.75
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