Finding the Third Proportional to 724,932 and 1,569,333
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,932 and 1,569,333 is: 3,397,292.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,932 : 1,569,333 = 1,569,333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,932/1,569,333 = 1,569,333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,932x = 1,569,333 × 1,569,333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,932x = 2,462,806,064,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,462,806,064,889/724,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,397,292.53
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