Finding the Third Proportional to 719,934 and 1,575,462
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,934 and 1,575,462 is: 3,447,650.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,934 : 1,575,462 = 1,575,462 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,934/1,575,462 = 1,575,462/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,934x = 1,575,462 × 1,575,462 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,934x = 2,482,080,513,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,482,080,513,444/719,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,447,650.08
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