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Finding the Third Proportional to 720,220 and 1,570,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 720,220 and 1,570,032 is: 3,422,566.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,220 : 1,570,032 = 1,570,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,220/1,570,032 = 1,570,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,220x = 1,570,032 × 1,570,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,220x = 2,465,000,481,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,000,481,024/720,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422,566.00

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