Finding the Third Proportional to 725,737 and 1,537,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 725,737 and 1,537,998 is: 3,259,359.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,737 : 1,537,998 = 1,537,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,737/1,537,998 = 1,537,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,737x = 1,537,998 × 1,537,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,737x = 2,365,437,848,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,365,437,848,004/725,737 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,259,359.59
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