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Finding the Third Proportional to 723,390 and 1,571,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 723,390 and 1,571,320 is: 3,413,161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,390 : 1,571,320 = 1,571,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,390/1,571,320 = 1,571,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,390x = 1,571,320 × 1,571,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,390x = 2,469,046,542,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,046,542,400/723,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413,161.01

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