Finding the Third Proportional to 740,189 and 1,585,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 740,189 and 1,585,273 is: 3,395,201.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
740,189 : 1,585,273 = 1,585,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
740,189/1,585,273 = 1,585,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
740,189x = 1,585,273 × 1,585,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
740,189x = 2,513,090,484,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,513,090,484,529/740,189 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,395,201.07
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