Finding the Third Proportional to 745,044 and 1,609,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 745,044 and 1,609,128 is: 3,475,355.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
745,044 : 1,609,128 = 1,609,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
745,044/1,609,128 = 1,609,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
745,044x = 1,609,128 × 1,609,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
745,044x = 2,589,292,920,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,589,292,920,384/745,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,475,355.71
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