Finding the Third Proportional to 747,612 and 1,593,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 747,612 and 1,593,084 is: 3,394,697.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747,612 : 1,593,084 = 1,593,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747,612/1,593,084 = 1,593,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747,612x = 1,593,084 × 1,593,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747,612x = 2,537,916,631,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,537,916,631,056/747,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,394,697.56
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