Finding the Third Proportional to 733,278 and 1,533,525
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Solution
The third proportional to 733,278 and 1,533,525 is: 3,207,104.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
733,278 : 1,533,525 = 1,533,525 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
733,278/1,533,525 = 1,533,525/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
733,278x = 1,533,525 × 1,533,525 - Step 4: Simplify right side
733,278x = 2,351,698,925,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,351,698,925,625/733,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,207,104.16
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