Finding the Third Proportional to 745,040 and 1,609,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 745,040 and 1,609,120 is: 3,475,339.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
745,040 : 1,609,120 = 1,609,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
745,040/1,609,120 = 1,609,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
745,040x = 1,609,120 × 1,609,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
745,040x = 2,589,267,174,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,589,267,174,400/745,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,475,339.81
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