Finding the Third Proportional to 741,052 and 1,614,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 741,052 and 1,614,644 is: 3,518,073.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
741,052 : 1,614,644 = 1,614,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
741,052/1,614,644 = 1,614,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
741,052x = 1,614,644 × 1,614,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
741,052x = 2,607,075,246,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,607,075,246,736/741,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,518,073.29
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