Finding the Third Proportional to 719,828 and 1,544,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,828 and 1,544,392 is: 3,313,495.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,828 : 1,544,392 = 1,544,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,828/1,544,392 = 1,544,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,828x = 1,544,392 × 1,544,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,828x = 2,385,146,649,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,385,146,649,664/719,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,313,495.24
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