Finding the Third Proportional to 719,908 and 1,575,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,908 and 1,575,416 is: 3,447,573.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,908 : 1,575,416 = 1,575,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,908/1,575,416 = 1,575,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,908x = 1,575,416 × 1,575,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,908x = 2,481,935,573,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,481,935,573,056/719,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,447,573.26
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