Finding the Third Proportional to 732,844 and 1,614,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 732,844 and 1,614,770 is: 3,558,031.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
732,844 : 1,614,770 = 1,614,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
732,844/1,614,770 = 1,614,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
732,844x = 1,614,770 × 1,614,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
732,844x = 2,607,482,152,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,607,482,152,900/732,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,558,031.66
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