Finding the Third Proportional to 724,906 and 1,569,281
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,906 and 1,569,281 is: 3,397,189.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,906 : 1,569,281 = 1,569,281 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,906/1,569,281 = 1,569,281/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,906x = 1,569,281 × 1,569,281 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,906x = 2,462,642,856,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,462,642,856,961/724,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,397,189.23
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