Finding the Third Proportional to 719,922 and 1,555,298
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,922 and 1,555,298 is: 3,360,019.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,922 : 1,555,298 = 1,555,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,922/1,555,298 = 1,555,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,922x = 1,555,298 × 1,555,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,922x = 2,418,951,868,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,418,951,868,804/719,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,360,019.38
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