Finding the Third Proportional to 743,803 and 1,526,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 743,803 and 1,526,809 is: 3,134,090.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
743,803 : 1,526,809 = 1,526,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
743,803/1,526,809 = 1,526,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
743,803x = 1,526,809 × 1,526,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
743,803x = 2,331,145,722,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,331,145,722,481/743,803 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,134,090.24
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