Finding the Third Proportional to 720,626 and 1,564,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 720,626 and 1,564,324 is: 3,395,810.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,626 : 1,564,324 = 1,564,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,626/1,564,324 = 1,564,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,626x = 1,564,324 × 1,564,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,626x = 2,447,109,576,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,447,109,576,976/720,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,395,810.83
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