Finding the Third Proportional to 726,202 and 1,595,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 726,202 and 1,595,748 is: 3,506,478.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
726,202 : 1,595,748 = 1,595,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
726,202/1,595,748 = 1,595,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
726,202x = 1,595,748 × 1,595,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
726,202x = 2,546,411,679,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,546,411,679,504/726,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,506,478.47
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