Finding the Third Proportional to 734,868 and 1,574,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 734,868 and 1,574,712 is: 3,374,371.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734,868 : 1,574,712 = 1,574,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734,868/1,574,712 = 1,574,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734,868x = 1,574,712 × 1,574,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734,868x = 2,479,717,882,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,479,717,882,944/734,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,374,371.84
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