Finding the Third Proportional to 733,644 and 1,514,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 733,644 and 1,514,430 is: 3,126,173.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
733,644 : 1,514,430 = 1,514,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
733,644/1,514,430 = 1,514,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
733,644x = 1,514,430 × 1,514,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
733,644x = 2,293,498,224,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,293,498,224,900/733,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,126,173.22
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