Finding the Third Proportional to 741,827 and 1,330,487
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Solution
The third proportional to 741,827 and 1,330,487 is: 2,386,264.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
741,827 : 1,330,487 = 1,330,487 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
741,827/1,330,487 = 1,330,487/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
741,827x = 1,330,487 × 1,330,487 - Step 4: Simplify right side
741,827x = 1,770,195,657,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,770,195,657,169/741,827 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,386,264.80
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