Finding the Third Proportional to 720,198 and 1,552,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 720,198 and 1,552,044 is: 3,344,692.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,198 : 1,552,044 = 1,552,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,198/1,552,044 = 1,552,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,198x = 1,552,044 × 1,552,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,198x = 2,408,840,577,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,408,840,577,936/720,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,344,692.12
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