Finding the Third Proportional to 747,774 and 1,645,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 747,774 and 1,645,074 is: 3,619,099.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747,774 : 1,645,074 = 1,645,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747,774/1,645,074 = 1,645,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747,774x = 1,645,074 × 1,645,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747,774x = 2,706,268,465,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,706,268,465,476/747,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,619,099.44
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