Finding the Third Proportional to 739,437 and 1,513,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 739,437 and 1,513,902 is: 3,099,519.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
739,437 : 1,513,902 = 1,513,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
739,437/1,513,902 = 1,513,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
739,437x = 1,513,902 × 1,513,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
739,437x = 2,291,899,265,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,291,899,265,604/739,437 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,099,519.32
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