Finding the Third Proportional to 719,716 and 1,550,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,716 and 1,550,148 is: 3,338,759.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,716 : 1,550,148 = 1,550,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,716/1,550,148 = 1,550,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,716x = 1,550,148 × 1,550,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,716x = 2,402,958,821,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,402,958,821,904/719,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,338,759.76
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