Finding the Third Proportional to 723,970 and 1,544,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 723,970 and 1,544,088 is: 3,293,241.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
723,970 : 1,544,088 = 1,544,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
723,970/1,544,088 = 1,544,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
723,970x = 1,544,088 × 1,544,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
723,970x = 2,384,207,751,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,384,207,751,744/723,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,293,241.09
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