Finding the Third Proportional to 734,476 and 1,557,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 734,476 and 1,557,160 is: 3,301,329.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734,476 : 1,557,160 = 1,557,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734,476/1,557,160 = 1,557,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734,476x = 1,557,160 × 1,557,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734,476x = 2,424,747,265,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,424,747,265,600/734,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,301,329.47
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