Finding the Third Proportional to 723,735 and 1,543,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 723,735 and 1,543,653 is: 3,292,454.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723,735 : 1,543,653 = 1,543,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723,735/1,543,653 = 1,543,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723,735x = 1,543,653 × 1,543,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723,735x = 2,382,864,584,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,382,864,584,409/723,735 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,292,454.54
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