Finding the Third Proportional to 733,044 and 1,615,199
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Solution
The third proportional to 733,044 and 1,615,199 is: 3,558,951.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
733,044 : 1,615,199 = 1,615,199 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
733,044/1,615,199 = 1,615,199/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
733,044x = 1,615,199 × 1,615,199 - Step 4: Simplify right side
733,044x = 2,608,867,809,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,608,867,809,601/733,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,558,951.18
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