Finding the Third Proportional to 719,368 and 1,459,999
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,368 and 1,459,999 is: 2,963,152.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,368 : 1,459,999 = 1,459,999 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,368/1,459,999 = 1,459,999/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,368x = 1,459,999 × 1,459,999 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,368x = 2,131,597,080,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,131,597,080,001/719,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,963,152.49
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