Finding the Third Proportional to 741,346 and 1,618,629
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Solution
The third proportional to 741,346 and 1,618,629 is: 3,534,058.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
741,346 : 1,618,629 = 1,618,629 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
741,346/1,618,629 = 1,618,629/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
741,346x = 1,618,629 × 1,618,629 - Step 4: Simplify right side
741,346x = 2,619,959,839,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,619,959,839,641/741,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,534,058.10
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