Finding the Third Proportional to 740,200 and 1,592,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 740,200 and 1,592,668 is: 3,426,899.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
740,200 : 1,592,668 = 1,592,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
740,200/1,592,668 = 1,592,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
740,200x = 1,592,668 × 1,592,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
740,200x = 2,536,591,358,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,536,591,358,224/740,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,426,899.97
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