Finding the Third Proportional to 723,766 and 1,546,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 723,766 and 1,546,923 is: 3,306,276.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723,766 : 1,546,923 = 1,546,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723,766/1,546,923 = 1,546,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723,766x = 1,546,923 × 1,546,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723,766x = 2,392,970,767,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,392,970,767,929/723,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,306,276.85
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