Finding the Third Proportional to 719,920 and 1,575,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,920 and 1,575,440 is: 3,447,620.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,920 : 1,575,440 = 1,575,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,920/1,575,440 = 1,575,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,920x = 1,575,440 × 1,575,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,920x = 2,482,011,193,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,482,011,193,600/719,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,447,620.84
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