Finding the Third Proportional to 719,857 and 1,575,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,857 and 1,575,294 is: 3,447,283.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,857 : 1,575,294 = 1,575,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,857/1,575,294 = 1,575,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,857x = 1,575,294 × 1,575,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,857x = 2,481,551,186,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,481,551,186,436/719,857 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,447,283.54
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