Finding the Third Proportional to 725,581 and 1,694,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,581 and 1,694,350 is: 3,956,583.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,581 : 1,694,350 = 1,694,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,581/1,694,350 = 1,694,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,581x = 1,694,350 × 1,694,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,581x = 2,870,821,922,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,870,821,922,500/725,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,956,583.65
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