Finding the Third Proportional to 725,284 and 1,579,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,284 and 1,579,604 is: 3,440,236.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,284 : 1,579,604 = 1,579,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,284/1,579,604 = 1,579,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,284x = 1,579,604 × 1,579,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,284x = 2,495,148,796,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,495,148,796,816/725,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,440,236.92
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