Finding the Third Proportional to 723,396 and 1,624,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 723,396 and 1,624,704 is: 3,648,987.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723,396 : 1,624,704 = 1,624,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723,396/1,624,704 = 1,624,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723,396x = 1,624,704 × 1,624,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723,396x = 2,639,663,087,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,639,663,087,616/723,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,648,987.67
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