Finding the Third Proportional to 719,928 and 1,575,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,928 and 1,575,450 is: 3,447,626.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,928 : 1,575,450 = 1,575,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,928/1,575,450 = 1,575,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,928x = 1,575,450 × 1,575,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,928x = 2,482,042,702,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,482,042,702,500/719,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,447,626.29
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