Finding the Third Proportional to 733,536 and 1,514,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 733,536 and 1,514,214 is: 3,125,741.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
733,536 : 1,514,214 = 1,514,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
733,536/1,514,214 = 1,514,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
733,536x = 1,514,214 × 1,514,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
733,536x = 2,292,844,037,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,292,844,037,796/733,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,125,741.66
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