Finding the Third Proportional to 724,975 and 1,554,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 724,975 and 1,554,908 is: 3,334,927.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
724,975 : 1,554,908 = 1,554,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
724,975/1,554,908 = 1,554,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
724,975x = 1,554,908 × 1,554,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
724,975x = 2,417,738,888,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,417,738,888,464/724,975 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,334,927.26
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