Finding the Third Proportional to 726,206 and 1,595,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 726,206 and 1,595,764 is: 3,506,529.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
726,206 : 1,595,764 = 1,595,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
726,206/1,595,764 = 1,595,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
726,206x = 1,595,764 × 1,595,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
726,206x = 2,546,462,743,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,546,462,743,696/726,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,506,529.47
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