Finding the Third Proportional to 719,896 and 1,575,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,896 and 1,575,368 is: 3,447,420.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,896 : 1,575,368 = 1,575,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,896/1,575,368 = 1,575,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,896x = 1,575,368 × 1,575,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,896x = 2,481,784,335,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,481,784,335,424/719,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,447,420.65
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