Finding the Third Proportional to 720,084 and 1,575,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 720,084 and 1,575,784 is: 3,448,341.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,084 : 1,575,784 = 1,575,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,084/1,575,784 = 1,575,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,084x = 1,575,784 × 1,575,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,084x = 2,483,095,214,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,483,095,214,656/720,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,448,341.05
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