Finding the Third Proportional to 740,196 and 1,592,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 740,196 and 1,592,658 is: 3,426,875.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
740,196 : 1,592,658 = 1,592,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
740,196/1,592,658 = 1,592,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
740,196x = 1,592,658 × 1,592,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
740,196x = 2,536,559,504,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,536,559,504,964/740,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,426,875.46
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