Finding the Third Proportional to 744,078 and 1,615,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 744,078 and 1,615,001 is: 3,505,315.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
744,078 : 1,615,001 = 1,615,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
744,078/1,615,001 = 1,615,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
744,078x = 1,615,001 × 1,615,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
744,078x = 2,608,228,230,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,608,228,230,001/744,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,505,315.61
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