Finding the Third Proportional to 722,208 and 1,564,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 722,208 and 1,564,944 is: 3,391,058.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
722,208 : 1,564,944 = 1,564,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
722,208/1,564,944 = 1,564,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
722,208x = 1,564,944 × 1,564,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
722,208x = 2,449,049,723,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,449,049,723,136/722,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,391,058.70
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