Finding the Third Proportional to 747,603 and 1,593,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 747,603 and 1,593,072 is: 3,394,687.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747,603 : 1,593,072 = 1,593,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747,603/1,593,072 = 1,593,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747,603x = 1,593,072 × 1,593,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747,603x = 2,537,878,397,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,537,878,397,184/747,603 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,394,687.28
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