Finding the Third Proportional to 722,684 and 1,526,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 722,684 and 1,526,764 is: 3,225,487.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
722,684 : 1,526,764 = 1,526,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
722,684/1,526,764 = 1,526,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
722,684x = 1,526,764 × 1,526,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
722,684x = 2,331,008,311,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,331,008,311,696/722,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,225,487.64
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