Finding the Third Proportional to 724,334 and 1,574,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,334 and 1,574,608 is: 3,422,993.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,334 : 1,574,608 = 1,574,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,334/1,574,608 = 1,574,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,334x = 1,574,608 × 1,574,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,334x = 2,479,390,353,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,479,390,353,664/724,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,422,993.20
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