Finding the Third Proportional to 747,230 and 1,547,629
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Solution
The third proportional to 747,230 and 1,547,629 is: 3,205,379.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747,230 : 1,547,629 = 1,547,629 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747,230/1,547,629 = 1,547,629/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747,230x = 1,547,629 × 1,547,629 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747,230x = 2,395,155,521,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,395,155,521,641/747,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,205,379.23
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