Finding the Third Proportional to 743,844 and 1,611,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 743,844 and 1,611,294 is: 3,490,339.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
743,844 : 1,611,294 = 1,611,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
743,844/1,611,294 = 1,611,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
743,844x = 1,611,294 × 1,611,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
743,844x = 2,596,268,354,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,596,268,354,436/743,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,490,339.85
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