Finding the Third Proportional to 725,150 and 1,593,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,150 and 1,593,868 is: 3,503,296.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,150 : 1,593,868 = 1,593,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,150/1,593,868 = 1,593,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,150x = 1,593,868 × 1,593,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,150x = 2,540,415,201,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,540,415,201,424/725,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,503,296.15
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