Finding the Third Proportional to 719,720 and 1,550,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,720 and 1,550,158 is: 3,338,784.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,720 : 1,550,158 = 1,550,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,720/1,550,158 = 1,550,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,720x = 1,550,158 × 1,550,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,720x = 2,402,989,824,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,402,989,824,964/719,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,338,784.28
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