Finding the Third Proportional to 740,212 and 1,590,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 740,212 and 1,590,548 is: 3,417,727.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
740,212 : 1,590,548 = 1,590,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
740,212/1,590,548 = 1,590,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
740,212x = 1,590,548 × 1,590,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
740,212x = 2,529,842,940,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,529,842,940,304/740,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,417,727.54
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