Finding the Third Proportional to 724,440 and 1,573,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,440 and 1,573,344 is: 3,416,999.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,440 : 1,573,344 = 1,573,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,440/1,573,344 = 1,573,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,440x = 1,573,344 × 1,573,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,440x = 2,475,411,342,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,475,411,342,336/724,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,416,999.81
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