Finding the Third Proportional to 723,386 and 1,571,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 723,386 and 1,571,312 is: 3,413,145.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723,386 : 1,571,312 = 1,571,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723,386/1,571,312 = 1,571,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723,386x = 1,571,312 × 1,571,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723,386x = 2,469,021,401,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,469,021,401,344/723,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,413,145.13
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