Finding the Third Proportional to 739,890 and 1,592,073
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Solution
The third proportional to 739,890 and 1,592,073 is: 3,425,774.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
739,890 : 1,592,073 = 1,592,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
739,890/1,592,073 = 1,592,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
739,890x = 1,592,073 × 1,592,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
739,890x = 2,534,696,437,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,534,696,437,329/739,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,425,774.69
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