Finding the Third Proportional to 724,032 and 1,560,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,032 and 1,560,384 is: 3,362,832.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,032 : 1,560,384 = 1,560,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,032/1,560,384 = 1,560,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,032x = 1,560,384 × 1,560,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,032x = 2,434,798,227,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,434,798,227,456/724,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,362,832.34
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