Finding the Third Proportional to 727,110 and 1,555,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 727,110 and 1,555,308 is: 3,326,845.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727,110 : 1,555,308 = 1,555,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727,110/1,555,308 = 1,555,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727,110x = 1,555,308 × 1,555,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727,110x = 2,418,982,974,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,418,982,974,864/727,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,326,845.97
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