Finding the Third Proportional to 733,850 and 1,498,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 733,850 and 1,498,804 is: 3,061,134.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
733,850 : 1,498,804 = 1,498,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
733,850/1,498,804 = 1,498,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
733,850x = 1,498,804 × 1,498,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
733,850x = 2,246,413,430,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,246,413,430,416/733,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,061,134.33
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