Finding the Third Proportional to 725,170 and 1,555,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,170 and 1,555,268 is: 3,335,574.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,170 : 1,555,268 = 1,555,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,170/1,555,268 = 1,555,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,170x = 1,555,268 × 1,555,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,170x = 2,418,858,551,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,418,858,551,824/725,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,335,574.49
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