Finding the Third Proportional to 723,028 and 1,574,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 723,028 and 1,574,793 is: 3,429,981.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723,028 : 1,574,793 = 1,574,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723,028/1,574,793 = 1,574,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723,028x = 1,574,793 × 1,574,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723,028x = 2,479,972,992,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,479,972,992,849/723,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,429,981.95
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