Finding the Third Proportional to 725,212 and 1,570,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,212 and 1,570,954 is: 3,403,000.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,212 : 1,570,954 = 1,570,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,212/1,570,954 = 1,570,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,212x = 1,570,954 × 1,570,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,212x = 2,467,896,470,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,467,896,470,116/725,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,403,000.05
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