Finding the Third Proportional to 740,206 and 1,592,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 740,206 and 1,592,676 is: 3,426,906.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
740,206 : 1,592,676 = 1,592,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
740,206/1,592,676 = 1,592,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
740,206x = 1,592,676 × 1,592,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
740,206x = 2,536,616,840,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,536,616,840,976/740,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,426,906.62
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