Finding the Third Proportional to 726,324 and 1,595,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 726,324 and 1,595,976 is: 3,506,891.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
726,324 : 1,595,976 = 1,595,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
726,324/1,595,976 = 1,595,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
726,324x = 1,595,976 × 1,595,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
726,324x = 2,547,139,392,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,547,139,392,576/726,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,506,891.40
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