Finding the Third Proportional to 719,586 and 1,549,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,586 and 1,549,919 is: 3,338,376.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,586 : 1,549,919 = 1,549,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,586/1,549,919 = 1,549,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,586x = 1,549,919 × 1,549,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,586x = 2,402,248,906,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,402,248,906,561/719,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,338,376.38
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