Finding the Third Proportional to 733,568 and 1,555,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 733,568 and 1,555,452 is: 3,298,168.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
733,568 : 1,555,452 = 1,555,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
733,568/1,555,452 = 1,555,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
733,568x = 1,555,452 × 1,555,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
733,568x = 2,419,430,924,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,419,430,924,304/733,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,298,168.57
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