Finding the Third Proportional to 719,778 and 1,575,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,778 and 1,575,151 is: 3,447,035.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,778 : 1,575,151 = 1,575,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,778/1,575,151 = 1,575,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,778x = 1,575,151 × 1,575,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,778x = 2,481,100,672,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,481,100,672,801/719,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,447,035.99
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