Finding the Third Proportional to 724,912 and 1,569,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,912 and 1,569,293 is: 3,397,213.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,912 : 1,569,293 = 1,569,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,912/1,569,293 = 1,569,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,912x = 1,569,293 × 1,569,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,912x = 2,462,680,519,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,462,680,519,849/724,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,397,213.07
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