Finding the Third Proportional to 733,934 and 1,214,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 733,934 and 1,214,682 is: 2,010,333.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
733,934 : 1,214,682 = 1,214,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
733,934/1,214,682 = 1,214,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
733,934x = 1,214,682 × 1,214,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
733,934x = 1,475,452,361,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,475,452,361,124/733,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,010,333.85
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