Finding the Third Proportional to 725,670 and 1,547,581
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,670 and 1,547,581 is: 3,300,407.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,670 : 1,547,581 = 1,547,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,670/1,547,581 = 1,547,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,670x = 1,547,581 × 1,547,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,670x = 2,395,006,951,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,395,006,951,561/725,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,300,407.83
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