Finding the Third Proportional to 719,884 and 1,575,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,884 and 1,575,362 is: 3,447,451.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,884 : 1,575,362 = 1,575,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,884/1,575,362 = 1,575,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,884x = 1,575,362 × 1,575,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,884x = 2,481,765,431,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,481,765,431,044/719,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,447,451.85
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