Finding the Third Proportional to 734,855 and 1,574,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 734,855 and 1,574,686 is: 3,374,320.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734,855 : 1,574,686 = 1,574,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734,855/1,574,686 = 1,574,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734,855x = 1,574,686 × 1,574,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734,855x = 2,479,635,998,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,479,635,998,596/734,855 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,374,320.10
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