Finding the Third Proportional to 734,442 and 1,330,491
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Solution
The third proportional to 734,442 and 1,330,491 is: 2,410,273.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734,442 : 1,330,491 = 1,330,491 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734,442/1,330,491 = 1,330,491/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734,442x = 1,330,491 × 1,330,491 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734,442x = 1,770,206,301,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,770,206,301,081/734,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,410,273.79
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