Finding the Third Proportional to 740,260 and 1,607,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 740,260 and 1,607,363 is: 3,490,146.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
740,260 : 1,607,363 = 1,607,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
740,260/1,607,363 = 1,607,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
740,260x = 1,607,363 × 1,607,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
740,260x = 2,583,615,813,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,583,615,813,769/740,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,490,146.45
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