Finding the Third Proportional to 724,892 and 1,569,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,892 and 1,569,250 is: 3,397,120.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,892 : 1,569,250 = 1,569,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,892/1,569,250 = 1,569,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,892x = 1,569,250 × 1,569,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,892x = 2,462,545,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,462,545,562,500/724,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,397,120.62
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