Finding the Third Proportional to 725,169 and 1,593,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,169 and 1,593,906 is: 3,503,371.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,169 : 1,593,906 = 1,593,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,169/1,593,906 = 1,593,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,169x = 1,593,906 × 1,593,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,169x = 2,540,536,336,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,540,536,336,836/725,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,503,371.40
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