Finding the Third Proportional to 724,896 and 1,569,260.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,896 and 1,569,260.25 is: 3,397,146.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,896 : 1,569,260.25 = 1,569,260.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,896/1,569,260.25 = 1,569,260.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,896x = 1,569,260.25 × 1,569,260.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,896x = 2,462,577,732,230.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,462,577,732,230.06/724,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,397,146.26
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