Finding the Third Proportional to 720,628 and 1,564,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 720,628 and 1,564,328 is: 3,395,818.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,628 : 1,564,328 = 1,564,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,628/1,564,328 = 1,564,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,628x = 1,564,328 × 1,564,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,628x = 2,447,122,091,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,447,122,091,584/720,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,395,818.77
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