Finding the Third Proportional to 741,829 and 1,330,491
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Solution
The third proportional to 741,829 and 1,330,491 is: 2,386,272.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
741,829 : 1,330,491 = 1,330,491 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
741,829/1,330,491 = 1,330,491/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
741,829x = 1,330,491 × 1,330,491 - Step 4: Simplify right side
741,829x = 1,770,206,301,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,770,206,301,081/741,829 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,386,272.71
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