Finding the Third Proportional to 743,769 and 1,526,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 743,769 and 1,526,742 is: 3,133,958.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
743,769 : 1,526,742 = 1,526,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
743,769/1,526,742 = 1,526,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
743,769x = 1,526,742 × 1,526,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
743,769x = 2,330,941,134,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,330,941,134,564/743,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,133,958.44
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