Finding the Third Proportional to 733,800 and 1,498,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 733,800 and 1,498,704 is: 3,060,934.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
733,800 : 1,498,704 = 1,498,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
733,800/1,498,704 = 1,498,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
733,800x = 1,498,704 × 1,498,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
733,800x = 2,246,113,679,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,246,113,679,616/733,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,060,934.42
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