Finding the Third Proportional to 739,502 and 1,514,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 739,502 and 1,514,050 is: 3,099,852.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
739,502 : 1,514,050 = 1,514,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
739,502/1,514,050 = 1,514,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
739,502x = 1,514,050 × 1,514,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
739,502x = 2,292,347,402,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,292,347,402,500/739,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,099,852.88
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