Finding the Third Proportional to 723,774 and 1,529,196
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Solution
The third proportional to 723,774 and 1,529,196 is: 3,230,898.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723,774 : 1,529,196 = 1,529,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723,774/1,529,196 = 1,529,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723,774x = 1,529,196 × 1,529,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723,774x = 2,338,440,406,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,338,440,406,416/723,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,230,898.60
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