Finding the Third Proportional to 724,896 and 1,569,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,896 and 1,569,258 is: 3,397,136.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,896 : 1,569,258 = 1,569,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,896/1,569,258 = 1,569,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,896x = 1,569,258 × 1,569,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,896x = 2,462,570,670,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,462,570,670,564/724,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,397,136.51
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