Finding the Third Proportional to 748,224 and 1,811,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 748,224 and 1,811,376 is: 4,385,161.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
748,224 : 1,811,376 = 1,811,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
748,224/1,811,376 = 1,811,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
748,224x = 1,811,376 × 1,811,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
748,224x = 3,281,083,013,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,281,083,013,376/748,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,385,161.41
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