Finding the Third Proportional to 733,280 and 1,533,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 733,280 and 1,533,529 is: 3,207,112.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
733,280 : 1,533,529 = 1,533,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
733,280/1,533,529 = 1,533,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
733,280x = 1,533,529 × 1,533,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
733,280x = 2,351,711,193,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,351,711,193,841/733,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,207,112.15
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