Finding the Third Proportional to 725,564 and 1,575,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,564 and 1,575,408 is: 3,420,663.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,564 : 1,575,408 = 1,575,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,564/1,575,408 = 1,575,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,564x = 1,575,408 × 1,575,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,564x = 2,481,910,366,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,481,910,366,464/725,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,420,663.60
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