Finding the Third Proportional to 724,628 and 1,573,915
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,628 and 1,573,915 is: 3,418,593.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,628 : 1,573,915 = 1,573,915 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,628/1,573,915 = 1,573,915/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,628x = 1,573,915 × 1,573,915 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,628x = 2,477,208,427,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,477,208,427,225/724,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,418,593.30
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