Finding the Third Proportional to 725,220 and 1,570,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,220 and 1,570,968 is: 3,403,023.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,220 : 1,570,968 = 1,570,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,220/1,570,968 = 1,570,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,220x = 1,570,968 × 1,570,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,220x = 2,467,940,457,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,467,940,457,024/725,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,403,023.16
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