Finding the Third Proportional to 742,080 and 1,626,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 742,080 and 1,626,189 is: 3,563,619.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
742,080 : 1,626,189 = 1,626,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
742,080/1,626,189 = 1,626,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
742,080x = 1,626,189 × 1,626,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
742,080x = 2,644,490,663,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,644,490,663,721/742,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,563,619.37
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