Finding the Third Proportional to 719,440 and 1,538,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,440 and 1,538,576 is: 3,290,359.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,440 : 1,538,576 = 1,538,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,440/1,538,576 = 1,538,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,440x = 1,538,576 × 1,538,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,440x = 2,367,216,107,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,367,216,107,776/719,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,290,359.32
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