Finding the Third Proportional to 741,072 and 1,508,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 741,072 and 1,508,388 is: 3,070,193.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
741,072 : 1,508,388 = 1,508,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
741,072/1,508,388 = 1,508,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
741,072x = 1,508,388 × 1,508,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
741,072x = 2,275,234,358,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,275,234,358,544/741,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,070,193.39
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