Finding the Third Proportional to 723,322 and 1,555,515
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Solution
The third proportional to 723,322 and 1,555,515 is: 3,345,158.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723,322 : 1,555,515 = 1,555,515 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723,322/1,555,515 = 1,555,515/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723,322x = 1,555,515 × 1,555,515 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723,322x = 2,419,626,915,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,419,626,915,225/723,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,345,158.75
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