Finding the Third Proportional to 725,614 and 1,497,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,614 and 1,497,804 is: 3,091,749.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,614 : 1,497,804 = 1,497,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,614/1,497,804 = 1,497,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,614x = 1,497,804 × 1,497,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,614x = 2,243,416,822,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,243,416,822,416/725,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,091,749.64
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