Finding the Third Proportional to 727,080 and 1,489,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 727,080 and 1,489,416 is: 3,051,053.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727,080 : 1,489,416 = 1,489,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727,080/1,489,416 = 1,489,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727,080x = 1,489,416 × 1,489,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727,080x = 2,218,360,021,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,218,360,021,056/727,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,051,053.56
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