Finding the Third Proportional to 720,302 and 1,545,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 720,302 and 1,545,576 is: 3,316,393.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,302 : 1,545,576 = 1,545,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,302/1,545,576 = 1,545,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,302x = 1,545,576 × 1,545,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,302x = 2,388,805,171,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,388,805,171,776/720,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,316,393.92
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