Finding the Third Proportional to 721,046 and 1,669,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 721,046 and 1,669,176 is: 3,864,037.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
721,046 : 1,669,176 = 1,669,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
721,046/1,669,176 = 1,669,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
721,046x = 1,669,176 × 1,669,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
721,046x = 2,786,148,518,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,786,148,518,976/721,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,864,037.13
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