Finding the Third Proportional to 725,130 and 1,555,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,130 and 1,555,200 is: 3,335,466.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,130 : 1,555,200 = 1,555,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,130/1,555,200 = 1,555,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,130x = 1,555,200 × 1,555,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,130x = 2,418,647,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,418,647,040,000/725,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,335,466.80
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