Finding the Third Proportional to 725,554 and 1,575,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,554 and 1,575,390 is: 3,420,632.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,554 : 1,575,390 = 1,575,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,554/1,575,390 = 1,575,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,554x = 1,575,390 × 1,575,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,554x = 2,481,853,652,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,481,853,652,100/725,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,420,632.58
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