Finding the Third Proportional to 743,904 and 1,611,414
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Solution
The third proportional to 743,904 and 1,611,414 is: 3,490,578.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
743,904 : 1,611,414 = 1,611,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
743,904/1,611,414 = 1,611,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
743,904x = 1,611,414 × 1,611,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
743,904x = 2,596,655,079,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,596,655,079,396/743,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,490,578.19
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