Finding the Third Proportional to 722,294 and 1,555,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 722,294 and 1,555,588 is: 3,350,234.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
722,294 : 1,555,588 = 1,555,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
722,294/1,555,588 = 1,555,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
722,294x = 1,555,588 × 1,555,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
722,294x = 2,419,854,025,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,419,854,025,744/722,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,350,234.15
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