Finding the Third Proportional to 732,306 and 1,543,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 732,306 and 1,543,344 is: 3,252,616.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
732,306 : 1,543,344 = 1,543,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
732,306/1,543,344 = 1,543,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
732,306x = 1,543,344 × 1,543,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
732,306x = 2,381,910,702,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,381,910,702,336/732,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,252,616.67
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