Finding the Third Proportional to 745,866 and 1,609,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 745,866 and 1,609,668 is: 3,473,855.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
745,866 : 1,609,668 = 1,609,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
745,866/1,609,668 = 1,609,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
745,866x = 1,609,668 × 1,609,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
745,866x = 2,591,031,070,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,591,031,070,224/745,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,473,855.99
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