Finding the Third Proportional to 719,558 and 1,583,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,558 and 1,583,996 is: 3,486,922.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,558 : 1,583,996 = 1,583,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,558/1,583,996 = 1,583,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,558x = 1,583,996 × 1,583,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,558x = 2,509,043,328,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,509,043,328,016/719,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,486,922.98
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