Finding the Third Proportional to 742,292 and 1,626,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 742,292 and 1,626,449 is: 3,563,740.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
742,292 : 1,626,449 = 1,626,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
742,292/1,626,449 = 1,626,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
742,292x = 1,626,449 × 1,626,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
742,292x = 2,645,336,349,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,645,336,349,601/742,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,563,740.89
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