Finding the Third Proportional to 725,168 and 1,555,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,168 and 1,555,264 is: 3,335,566.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,168 : 1,555,264 = 1,555,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,168/1,555,264 = 1,555,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,168x = 1,555,264 × 1,555,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,168x = 2,418,846,109,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,418,846,109,696/725,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,335,566.53
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