Finding the Third Proportional to 724,950 and 1,705,671
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,950 and 1,705,671 is: 4,013,123.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,950 : 1,705,671 = 1,705,671 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,950/1,705,671 = 1,705,671/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,950x = 1,705,671 × 1,705,671 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,950x = 2,909,313,560,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,909,313,560,241/724,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,013,123.06
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