Finding the Third Proportional to 747,938 and 1,609,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 747,938 and 1,609,924 is: 3,465,334.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747,938 : 1,609,924 = 1,609,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747,938/1,609,924 = 1,609,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747,938x = 1,609,924 × 1,609,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747,938x = 2,591,855,285,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,591,855,285,776/747,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,465,334.41
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