Finding the Third Proportional to 726,220 and 1,595,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 726,220 and 1,595,788 is: 3,506,567.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
726,220 : 1,595,788 = 1,595,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
726,220/1,595,788 = 1,595,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
726,220x = 1,595,788 × 1,595,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
726,220x = 2,546,539,340,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,546,539,340,944/726,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,506,567.35
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