Finding the Third Proportional to 739,608 and 1,514,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 739,608 and 1,514,264 is: 3,100,284.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
739,608 : 1,514,264 = 1,514,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
739,608/1,514,264 = 1,514,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
739,608x = 1,514,264 × 1,514,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
739,608x = 2,292,995,461,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,292,995,461,696/739,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,100,284.83
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