Finding the Third Proportional to 744,698 and 1,607,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 744,698 and 1,607,464 is: 3,469,783.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
744,698 : 1,607,464 = 1,607,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
744,698/1,607,464 = 1,607,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
744,698x = 1,607,464 × 1,607,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
744,698x = 2,583,940,511,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,583,940,511,296/744,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,469,783.07
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