Finding the Third Proportional to 734,918 and 1,574,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 734,918 and 1,574,806 is: 3,374,545.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734,918 : 1,574,806 = 1,574,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734,918/1,574,806 = 1,574,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734,918x = 1,574,806 × 1,574,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734,918x = 2,480,013,937,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,480,013,937,636/734,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,374,545.10
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