Finding the Third Proportional to 724,940 and 1,705,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,940 and 1,705,804 is: 4,013,804.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,940 : 1,705,804 = 1,705,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,940/1,705,804 = 1,705,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,940x = 1,705,804 × 1,705,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,940x = 2,909,767,286,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,909,767,286,416/724,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,013,804.30
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