Finding the Third Proportional to 741,348 and 1,618,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 741,348 and 1,618,634 is: 3,534,070.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
741,348 : 1,618,634 = 1,618,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
741,348/1,618,634 = 1,618,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
741,348x = 1,618,634 × 1,618,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
741,348x = 2,619,976,025,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,619,976,025,956/741,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,534,070.40
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