Finding the Third Proportional to 719,554 and 1,583,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,554 and 1,583,990 is: 3,486,915.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,554 : 1,583,990 = 1,583,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,554/1,583,990 = 1,583,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,554x = 1,583,990 × 1,583,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,554x = 2,509,024,320,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,509,024,320,100/719,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,486,915.95
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