Finding the Third Proportional to 719,770 and 1,575,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,770 and 1,575,134 is: 3,446,999.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,770 : 1,575,134 = 1,575,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,770/1,575,134 = 1,575,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,770x = 1,575,134 × 1,575,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,770x = 2,481,047,117,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,481,047,117,956/719,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,446,999.90
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