Finding the Third Proportional to 725,082 and 1,580,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,082 and 1,580,163 is: 3,443,631.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,082 : 1,580,163 = 1,580,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,082/1,580,163 = 1,580,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,082x = 1,580,163 × 1,580,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,082x = 2,496,915,106,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,496,915,106,569/725,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,443,631.35
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