Finding the Third Proportional to 734,912 and 1,574,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 734,912 and 1,574,800 is: 3,374,546.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734,912 : 1,574,800 = 1,574,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734,912/1,574,800 = 1,574,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734,912x = 1,574,800 × 1,574,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734,912x = 2,479,995,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,479,995,040,000/734,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,374,546.94
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