Finding the Third Proportional to 726,210 and 1,595,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 726,210 and 1,595,772 is: 3,506,545.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
726,210 : 1,595,772 = 1,595,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
726,210/1,595,772 = 1,595,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
726,210x = 1,595,772 × 1,595,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
726,210x = 2,546,488,275,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,546,488,275,984/726,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,506,545.32
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