Finding the Third Proportional to 744,314 and 1,614,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 744,314 and 1,614,654 is: 3,502,698.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
744,314 : 1,614,654 = 1,614,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
744,314/1,614,654 = 1,614,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
744,314x = 1,614,654 × 1,614,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
744,314x = 2,607,107,539,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,607,107,539,716/744,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,502,698.51
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