Finding the Third Proportional to 720,044 and 1,555,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 720,044 and 1,555,588 is: 3,360,702.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,044 : 1,555,588 = 1,555,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,044/1,555,588 = 1,555,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,044x = 1,555,588 × 1,555,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,044x = 2,419,854,025,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,419,854,025,744/720,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,360,702.99
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