Finding the Third Proportional to 734,173 and 1,507,873
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Solution
The third proportional to 734,173 and 1,507,873 is: 3,096,928.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734,173 : 1,507,873 = 1,507,873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734,173/1,507,873 = 1,507,873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734,173x = 1,507,873 × 1,507,873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734,173x = 2,273,680,984,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,273,680,984,129/734,173 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,096,928.09
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