Finding the Third Proportional to 722,288 and 1,555,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 722,288 and 1,555,576 is: 3,350,210.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
722,288 : 1,555,576 = 1,555,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
722,288/1,555,576 = 1,555,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
722,288x = 1,555,576 × 1,555,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
722,288x = 2,419,816,691,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,419,816,691,776/722,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,350,210.29
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