Finding the Third Proportional to 719,772 and 1,575,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,772 and 1,575,138 is: 3,447,007.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,772 : 1,575,138 = 1,575,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,772/1,575,138 = 1,575,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,772x = 1,575,138 × 1,575,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,772x = 2,481,059,719,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,481,059,719,044/719,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,447,007.83
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