Finding the Third Proportional to 740,252 and 1,607,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 740,252 and 1,607,346 is: 3,490,110.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
740,252 : 1,607,346 = 1,607,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
740,252/1,607,346 = 1,607,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
740,252x = 1,607,346 × 1,607,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
740,252x = 2,583,561,163,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,583,561,163,716/740,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,490,110.35
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