Finding the Third Proportional to 725,286 and 1,579,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,286 and 1,579,608 is: 3,440,244.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,286 : 1,579,608 = 1,579,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,286/1,579,608 = 1,579,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,286x = 1,579,608 × 1,579,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,286x = 2,495,161,433,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,495,161,433,664/725,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,440,244.86
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