Finding the Third Proportional to 743,616 and 1,583,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 743,616 and 1,583,136 is: 3,370,448.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
743,616 : 1,583,136 = 1,583,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
743,616/1,583,136 = 1,583,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
743,616x = 1,583,136 × 1,583,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
743,616x = 2,506,319,594,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,506,319,594,496/743,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,370,448.72
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