Finding the Third Proportional to 719,936 and 1,575,468
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,936 and 1,575,468 is: 3,447,666.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,936 : 1,575,468 = 1,575,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,936/1,575,468 = 1,575,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,936x = 1,575,468 × 1,575,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,936x = 2,482,099,419,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,482,099,419,024/719,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,447,666.76
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