Finding the Third Proportional to 741,066 and 1,508,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 741,066 and 1,508,322 is: 3,069,949.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
741,066 : 1,508,322 = 1,508,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
741,066/1,508,322 = 1,508,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
741,066x = 1,508,322 × 1,508,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
741,066x = 2,275,035,255,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,275,035,255,684/741,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,069,949.58
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