Finding the Third Proportional to 719,776 and 1,575,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,776 and 1,575,146 is: 3,447,023.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,776 : 1,575,146 = 1,575,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,776/1,575,146 = 1,575,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,776x = 1,575,146 × 1,575,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,776x = 2,481,084,921,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,481,084,921,316/719,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,447,023.69
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