Finding the Third Proportional to 724,436 and 1,573,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,436 and 1,573,336 is: 3,416,983.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,436 : 1,573,336 = 1,573,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,436/1,573,336 = 1,573,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,436x = 1,573,336 × 1,573,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,436x = 2,475,386,168,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,475,386,168,896/724,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,416,983.93
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