Finding the Third Proportional to 719,900 and 1,575,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,900 and 1,575,376 is: 3,447,436.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,900 : 1,575,376 = 1,575,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,900/1,575,376 = 1,575,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,900x = 1,575,376 × 1,575,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,900x = 2,481,809,541,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,481,809,541,376/719,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,447,436.51
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