Finding the Third Proportional to 724,928 and 1,569,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,928 and 1,569,325 is: 3,397,276.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,928 : 1,569,325 = 1,569,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,928/1,569,325 = 1,569,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,928x = 1,569,325 × 1,569,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,928x = 2,462,780,955,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,462,780,955,625/724,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,397,276.63
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