Finding the Third Proportional to 719,769 and 1,575,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,769 and 1,575,132 is: 3,446,995.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,769 : 1,575,132 = 1,575,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,769/1,575,132 = 1,575,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,769x = 1,575,132 × 1,575,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,769x = 2,481,040,817,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,481,040,817,424/719,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,446,995.94
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