Finding the Third Proportional to 719,424 and 1,459,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,424 and 1,459,020 is: 2,958,949.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,424 : 1,459,020 = 1,459,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,424/1,459,020 = 1,459,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,424x = 1,459,020 × 1,459,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,424x = 2,128,739,360,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,128,739,360,400/719,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,958,949.60
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