Finding the Third Proportional to 720,074 and 1,575,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 720,074 and 1,575,764 is: 3,448,301.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,074 : 1,575,764 = 1,575,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,074/1,575,764 = 1,575,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,074x = 1,575,764 × 1,575,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,074x = 2,483,032,183,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,483,032,183,696/720,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,448,301.40
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