Finding the Third Proportional to 724,894 and 1,569,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,894 and 1,569,254 is: 3,397,128.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,894 : 1,569,254 = 1,569,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,894/1,569,254 = 1,569,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,894x = 1,569,254 × 1,569,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,894x = 2,462,558,116,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,462,558,116,516/724,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,397,128.57
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