Finding the Third Proportional to 740,190 and 1,592,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 740,190 and 1,592,649 is: 3,426,864.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
740,190 : 1,592,649 = 1,592,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
740,190/1,592,649 = 1,592,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
740,190x = 1,592,649 × 1,592,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
740,190x = 2,536,530,837,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,536,530,837,201/740,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,426,864.50
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