Finding the Third Proportional to 724,900 and 1,569,269
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,900 and 1,569,269 is: 3,397,165.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,900 : 1,569,269 = 1,569,269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,900/1,569,269 = 1,569,269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,900x = 1,569,269 × 1,569,269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,900x = 2,462,605,194,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,462,605,194,361/724,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,397,165.39
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