Finding the Third Proportional to 723,216 and 1,555,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 723,216 and 1,555,275 is: 3,344,616.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723,216 : 1,555,275 = 1,555,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723,216/1,555,275 = 1,555,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723,216x = 1,555,275 × 1,555,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723,216x = 2,418,880,325,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,418,880,325,625/723,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,344,616.72
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