Finding the Third Proportional to 725,183 and 1,590,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,183 and 1,590,334 is: 3,487,619.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,183 : 1,590,334 = 1,590,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,183/1,590,334 = 1,590,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,183x = 1,590,334 × 1,590,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,183x = 2,529,162,231,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,529,162,231,556/725,183 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,487,619.31
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