Finding the Third Proportional to 720,678 and 1,530,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 720,678 and 1,530,250 is: 3,249,252.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,678 : 1,530,250 = 1,530,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,678/1,530,250 = 1,530,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,678x = 1,530,250 × 1,530,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,678x = 2,341,665,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,341,665,062,500/720,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,249,252.87
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