Finding the Third Proportional to 724,938 and 1,705,641
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,938 and 1,705,641 is: 4,013,048.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,938 : 1,705,641 = 1,705,641 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,938/1,705,641 = 1,705,641/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,938x = 1,705,641 × 1,705,641 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,938x = 2,909,211,220,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,909,211,220,881/724,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,013,048.32
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