Finding the Third Proportional to 720,586 and 1,564,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 720,586 and 1,564,244 is: 3,395,652.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,586 : 1,564,244 = 1,564,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,586/1,564,244 = 1,564,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,586x = 1,564,244 × 1,564,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,586x = 2,446,859,291,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,446,859,291,536/720,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,395,652.00
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