Finding the Third Proportional to 745,376 and 1,609,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 745,376 and 1,609,120 is: 3,473,773.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
745,376 : 1,609,120 = 1,609,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
745,376/1,609,120 = 1,609,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
745,376x = 1,609,120 × 1,609,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
745,376x = 2,589,267,174,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,589,267,174,400/745,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,473,773.20
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