Finding the Third Proportional to 722,608 and 1,573,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 722,608 and 1,573,907 is: 3,428,114.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
722,608 : 1,573,907 = 1,573,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
722,608/1,573,907 = 1,573,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
722,608x = 1,573,907 × 1,573,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
722,608x = 2,477,183,244,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,477,183,244,649/722,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,428,114.89
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