Finding the Third Proportional to 724,228 and 1,592,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,228 and 1,592,840 is: 3,503,232.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,228 : 1,592,840 = 1,592,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,228/1,592,840 = 1,592,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,228x = 1,592,840 × 1,592,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,228x = 2,537,139,265,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,537,139,265,600/724,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,503,232.77
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