Finding the Third Proportional to 744,306 and 1,614,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 744,306 and 1,614,639 is: 3,502,671.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
744,306 : 1,614,639 = 1,614,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
744,306/1,614,639 = 1,614,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
744,306x = 1,614,639 × 1,614,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
744,306x = 2,607,059,100,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,607,059,100,321/744,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,502,671.08
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