Finding the Third Proportional to 723,702 and 1,543,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 723,702 and 1,543,590 is: 3,292,335.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723,702 : 1,543,590 = 1,543,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723,702/1,543,590 = 1,543,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723,702x = 1,543,590 × 1,543,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723,702x = 2,382,670,088,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,382,670,088,100/723,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,292,335.92
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