Finding the Third Proportional to 723,236 and 1,573,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 723,236 and 1,573,316 is: 3,422,566.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723,236 : 1,573,316 = 1,573,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723,236/1,573,316 = 1,573,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723,236x = 1,573,316 × 1,573,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723,236x = 2,475,323,235,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,475,323,235,856/723,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,422,566.40
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