Finding the Third Proportional to 720,072 and 1,575,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 720,072 and 1,575,760 is: 3,448,293.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,072 : 1,575,760 = 1,575,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,072/1,575,760 = 1,575,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,072x = 1,575,760 × 1,575,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,072x = 2,483,019,577,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,483,019,577,600/720,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,448,293.47
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