Finding the Third Proportional to 734,194 and 1,556,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 734,194 and 1,556,516 is: 3,299,866.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734,194 : 1,556,516 = 1,556,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734,194/1,556,516 = 1,556,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734,194x = 1,556,516 × 1,556,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734,194x = 2,422,742,058,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,422,742,058,256/734,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,299,866.33
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