Finding the Third Proportional to 724,936 and 1,569,341
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,936 and 1,569,341 is: 3,397,308.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,936 : 1,569,341 = 1,569,341 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,936/1,569,341 = 1,569,341/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,936x = 1,569,341 × 1,569,341 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,936x = 2,462,831,174,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,462,831,174,281/724,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,397,308.42
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