Finding the Third Proportional to 723,232 and 1,575,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 723,232 and 1,575,044 is: 3,430,107.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723,232 : 1,575,044 = 1,575,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723,232/1,575,044 = 1,575,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723,232x = 1,575,044 × 1,575,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723,232x = 2,480,763,601,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,480,763,601,936/723,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,430,107.63
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