Finding the Third Proportional to 741,652 and 1,601,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 741,652 and 1,601,564 is: 3,458,505.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
741,652 : 1,601,564 = 1,601,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
741,652/1,601,564 = 1,601,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
741,652x = 1,601,564 × 1,601,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
741,652x = 2,565,007,246,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,565,007,246,096/741,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,458,505.13
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