Finding the Third Proportional to 746,168 and 1,610,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 746,168 and 1,610,272 is: 3,475,056.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
746,168 : 1,610,272 = 1,610,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
746,168/1,610,272 = 1,610,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
746,168x = 1,610,272 × 1,610,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
746,168x = 2,592,975,913,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,592,975,913,984/746,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,475,056.44
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