Finding the Third Proportional to 726,237 and 1,552,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 726,237 and 1,552,536 is: 3,318,982.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
726,237 : 1,552,536 = 1,552,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
726,237/1,552,536 = 1,552,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
726,237x = 1,552,536 × 1,552,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
726,237x = 2,410,368,031,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,410,368,031,296/726,237 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,318,982.69
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