Finding the Third Proportional to 724,922 and 1,569,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,922 and 1,569,313 is: 3,397,252.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,922 : 1,569,313 = 1,569,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,922/1,569,313 = 1,569,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,922x = 1,569,313 × 1,569,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,922x = 2,462,743,291,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,462,743,291,969/724,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,397,252.80
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