Finding the Third Proportional to 734,392 and 1,613,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 734,392 and 1,613,316 is: 3,544,140.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734,392 : 1,613,316 = 1,613,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734,392/1,613,316 = 1,613,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734,392x = 1,613,316 × 1,613,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734,392x = 2,602,788,515,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,602,788,515,856/734,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,544,140.62
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