Finding the Third Proportional to 727,356 and 1,590,143
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Solution
The third proportional to 727,356 and 1,590,143 is: 3,476,364.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727,356 : 1,590,143 = 1,590,143 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727,356/1,590,143 = 1,590,143/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727,356x = 1,590,143 × 1,590,143 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727,356x = 2,528,554,760,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,528,554,760,449/727,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,476,364.75
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