Finding the Third Proportional to 720,819 and 1,573,911
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Solution
The third proportional to 720,819 and 1,573,911 is: 3,436,640.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,819 : 1,573,911 = 1,573,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,819/1,573,911 = 1,573,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,819x = 1,573,911 × 1,573,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,819x = 2,477,195,835,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,477,195,835,921/720,819 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,436,640.59
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