Finding the Third Proportional to 736,374 and 1,613,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 736,374 and 1,613,283 is: 3,534,456.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
736,374 : 1,613,283 = 1,613,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
736,374/1,613,283 = 1,613,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
736,374x = 1,613,283 × 1,613,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
736,374x = 2,602,682,038,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,602,682,038,089/736,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,534,456.73
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