Finding the Third Proportional to 719,553 and 1,583,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,553 and 1,583,988 is: 3,486,911.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,553 : 1,583,988 = 1,583,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,553/1,583,988 = 1,583,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,553x = 1,583,988 × 1,583,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,553x = 2,509,017,984,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,509,017,984,144/719,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,486,911.99
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