Finding the Third Proportional to 720,102 and 1,575,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 720,102 and 1,575,816 is: 3,448,394.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,102 : 1,575,816 = 1,575,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,102/1,575,816 = 1,575,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,102x = 1,575,816 × 1,575,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,102x = 2,483,196,065,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,483,196,065,856/720,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,448,394.90
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