Finding the Third Proportional to 719,906 and 1,575,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,906 and 1,575,412 is: 3,447,565.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,906 : 1,575,412 = 1,575,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,906/1,575,412 = 1,575,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,906x = 1,575,412 × 1,575,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,906x = 2,481,922,969,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,481,922,969,744/719,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,447,565.33
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