Finding the Third Proportional to 725,130 and 1,595,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,130 and 1,595,250 is: 3,509,470.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,130 : 1,595,250 = 1,595,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,130/1,595,250 = 1,595,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,130x = 1,595,250 × 1,595,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,130x = 2,544,822,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,544,822,562,500/725,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,509,470.80
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