Finding the Third Proportional to 744,309 and 1,614,645
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Solution
The third proportional to 744,309 and 1,614,645 is: 3,502,682.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
744,309 : 1,614,645 = 1,614,645 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
744,309/1,614,645 = 1,614,645/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
744,309x = 1,614,645 × 1,614,645 - Step 4: Simplify right side
744,309x = 2,607,078,476,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,607,078,476,025/744,309 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,502,682.99
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