Finding the Third Proportional to 725,582 and 1,694,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,582 and 1,694,352 is: 3,956,587.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,582 : 1,694,352 = 1,694,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,582/1,694,352 = 1,694,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,582x = 1,694,352 × 1,694,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,582x = 2,870,828,699,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,870,828,699,904/725,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,956,587.54
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