Finding the Third Proportional to 744,708 and 1,591,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 744,708 and 1,591,080 is: 3,399,366.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
744,708 : 1,591,080 = 1,591,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
744,708/1,591,080 = 1,591,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
744,708x = 1,591,080 × 1,591,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
744,708x = 2,531,535,566,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,531,535,566,400/744,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,399,366.69
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