Finding the Third Proportional to 720,654 and 1,568,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 720,654 and 1,568,160 is: 3,412,352.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,654 : 1,568,160 = 1,568,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,654/1,568,160 = 1,568,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,654x = 1,568,160 × 1,568,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,654x = 2,459,125,785,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,459,125,785,600/720,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,412,352.93
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