Finding the Third Proportional to 719,856 and 1,575,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,856 and 1,575,292 is: 3,447,279.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,856 : 1,575,292 = 1,575,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,856/1,575,292 = 1,575,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,856x = 1,575,292 × 1,575,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,856x = 2,481,544,885,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,481,544,885,264/719,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,447,279.57
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