Finding the Third Proportional to 724,446 and 1,583,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,446 and 1,583,514 is: 3,461,288.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,446 : 1,583,514 = 1,583,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,446/1,583,514 = 1,583,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,446x = 1,583,514 × 1,583,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,446x = 2,507,516,588,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,507,516,588,196/724,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,461,288.47
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