Finding the Third Proportional to 723,402 and 1,571,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 723,402 and 1,571,344 is: 3,413,208.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723,402 : 1,571,344 = 1,571,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723,402/1,571,344 = 1,571,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723,402x = 1,571,344 × 1,571,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723,402x = 2,469,121,966,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,469,121,966,336/723,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,413,208.65
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