Finding the Third Proportional to 720,222 and 1,570,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 720,222 and 1,570,036 is: 3,422,573.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,222 : 1,570,036 = 1,570,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,222/1,570,036 = 1,570,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,222x = 1,570,036 × 1,570,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,222x = 2,465,013,041,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,465,013,041,296/720,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,422,573.93
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