Finding the Third Proportional to 719,550 and 1,583,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,550 and 1,583,982 is: 3,486,900.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,550 : 1,583,982 = 1,583,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,550/1,583,982 = 1,583,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,550x = 1,583,982 × 1,583,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,550x = 2,508,998,976,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,508,998,976,324/719,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,486,900.11
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