Finding the Third Proportional to 742,910 and 1,628,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 742,910 and 1,628,226 is: 3,568,561.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
742,910 : 1,628,226 = 1,628,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
742,910/1,628,226 = 1,628,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
742,910x = 1,628,226 × 1,628,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
742,910x = 2,651,119,907,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,651,119,907,076/742,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,568,561.34
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