Finding the Third Proportional to 741,810 and 1,588,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 741,810 and 1,588,596 is: 3,401,999.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
741,810 : 1,588,596 = 1,588,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
741,810/1,588,596 = 1,588,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
741,810x = 1,588,596 × 1,588,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
741,810x = 2,523,637,251,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,523,637,251,216/741,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,401,999.50
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