Finding the Third Proportional to 723,192 and 1,557,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 723,192 and 1,557,372 is: 3,353,753.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723,192 : 1,557,372 = 1,557,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723,192/1,557,372 = 1,557,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723,192x = 1,557,372 × 1,557,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723,192x = 2,425,407,546,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,425,407,546,384/723,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,353,753.29
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