Finding the Third Proportional to 719,366 and 1,459,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,366 and 1,459,995 is: 2,963,144.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,366 : 1,459,995 = 1,459,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,366/1,459,995 = 1,459,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,366x = 1,459,995 × 1,459,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,366x = 2,131,585,400,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,131,585,400,025/719,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,963,144.49
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