Finding the Third Proportional to 741,176 and 1,616,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 741,176 and 1,616,176 is: 3,524,162.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
741,176 : 1,616,176 = 1,616,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
741,176/1,616,176 = 1,616,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
741,176x = 1,616,176 × 1,616,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
741,176x = 2,612,024,862,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,612,024,862,976/741,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,524,162.77
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