Finding the Third Proportional to 725,218 and 1,570,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,218 and 1,570,964 is: 3,403,015.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,218 : 1,570,964 = 1,570,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,218/1,570,964 = 1,570,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,218x = 1,570,964 × 1,570,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,218x = 2,467,927,889,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,467,927,889,296/725,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,403,015.22
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