Finding the Third Proportional to 723,346 and 1,546,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 723,346 and 1,546,342 is: 3,305,712.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723,346 : 1,546,342 = 1,546,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723,346/1,546,342 = 1,546,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723,346x = 1,546,342 × 1,546,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723,346x = 2,391,173,580,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,391,173,580,964/723,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,305,712.04
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