Finding the Third Proportional to 720,252 and 1,549,793.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 720,252 and 1,549,793.25 is: 3,334,748.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,252 : 1,549,793.25 = 1,549,793.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,252/1,549,793.25 = 1,549,793.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,252x = 1,549,793.25 × 1,549,793.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,252x = 2,401,859,117,745.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,401,859,117,745.56/720,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,334,748.28
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