Finding the Third Proportional to 734,524 and 1,557,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 734,524 and 1,557,230 is: 3,301,410.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734,524 : 1,557,230 = 1,557,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734,524/1,557,230 = 1,557,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734,524x = 1,557,230 × 1,557,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734,524x = 2,424,965,272,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,424,965,272,900/734,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,301,410.54
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