Finding the Third Proportional to 740,076 and 1,592,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 740,076 and 1,592,418 is: 3,426,398.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
740,076 : 1,592,418 = 1,592,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
740,076/1,592,418 = 1,592,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
740,076x = 1,592,418 × 1,592,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
740,076x = 2,535,795,086,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,535,795,086,724/740,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,426,398.22
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