Finding the Third Proportional to 734,020 and 1,617,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 734,020 and 1,617,050 is: 3,562,369.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734,020 : 1,617,050 = 1,617,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734,020/1,617,050 = 1,617,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734,020x = 1,617,050 × 1,617,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734,020x = 2,614,850,702,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,614,850,702,500/734,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,562,369.83
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