Finding the Third Proportional to 719,858 and 1,575,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,858 and 1,575,296 is: 3,447,287.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,858 : 1,575,296 = 1,575,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,858/1,575,296 = 1,575,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,858x = 1,575,296 × 1,575,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,858x = 2,481,557,487,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,481,557,487,616/719,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,447,287.50
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