Finding the Third Proportional to 719,820 and 1,544,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,820 and 1,544,373 is: 3,313,450.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,820 : 1,544,373 = 1,544,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,820/1,544,373 = 1,544,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,820x = 1,544,373 × 1,544,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,820x = 2,385,087,963,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,385,087,963,129/719,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,313,450.53
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