Finding the Third Proportional to 740,198.25 and 1,614,249
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Solution
The third proportional to 740,198.25 and 1,614,249 is: 3,520,407.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
740,198.25 : 1,614,249 = 1,614,249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
740,198.25/1,614,249 = 1,614,249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
740,198.25x = 1,614,249 × 1,614,249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
740,198.25x = 2,605,799,834,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,605,799,834,001/740,198.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,520,407.99
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