Finding the Third Proportional to 719,834 and 1,575,265
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,834 and 1,575,265 is: 3,447,266.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,834 : 1,575,265 = 1,575,265 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,834/1,575,265 = 1,575,265/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,834x = 1,575,265 × 1,575,265 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,834x = 2,481,459,820,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,481,459,820,225/719,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,447,266.76
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