Finding the Third Proportional to 740,197 and 1,590,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 740,197 and 1,590,530 is: 3,417,719.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
740,197 : 1,590,530 = 1,590,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
740,197/1,590,530 = 1,590,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
740,197x = 1,590,530 × 1,590,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
740,197x = 2,529,785,680,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,529,785,680,900/740,197 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,417,719.45
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