Finding the Third Proportional to 727,094 and 1,555,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 727,094 and 1,555,276 is: 3,326,782.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727,094 : 1,555,276 = 1,555,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727,094/1,555,276 = 1,555,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727,094x = 1,555,276 × 1,555,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727,094x = 2,418,883,436,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,418,883,436,176/727,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,326,782.28
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