Finding the Third Proportional to 719,120 and 1,597,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,120 and 1,597,864 is: 3,550,407.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,120 : 1,597,864 = 1,597,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,120/1,597,864 = 1,597,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,120x = 1,597,864 × 1,597,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,120x = 2,553,169,362,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,553,169,362,496/719,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,550,407.95
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