Finding the Third Proportional to 727,063 and 1,553,085
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Solution
The third proportional to 727,063 and 1,553,085 is: 3,317,557.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727,063 : 1,553,085 = 1,553,085 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727,063/1,553,085 = 1,553,085/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727,063x = 1,553,085 × 1,553,085 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727,063x = 2,412,073,017,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,412,073,017,225/727,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,317,557.10
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