Finding the Third Proportional to 724,934 and 1,705,631
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,934 and 1,705,631 is: 4,013,023.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,934 : 1,705,631 = 1,705,631 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,934/1,705,631 = 1,705,631/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,934x = 1,705,631 × 1,705,631 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,934x = 2,909,177,108,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,909,177,108,161/724,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,013,023.40
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