Finding the Third Proportional to 720,542 and 1,552,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 720,542 and 1,552,424 is: 3,344,732.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,542 : 1,552,424 = 1,552,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,542/1,552,424 = 1,552,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,542x = 1,552,424 × 1,552,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,542x = 2,410,020,275,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,410,020,275,776/720,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,344,732.54
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