Finding the Third Proportional to 745,332 and 1,608,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 745,332 and 1,608,692 is: 3,472,130.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
745,332 : 1,608,692 = 1,608,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
745,332/1,608,692 = 1,608,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
745,332x = 1,608,692 × 1,608,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
745,332x = 2,587,889,950,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,587,889,950,864/745,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,472,130.47
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