Finding the Third Proportional to 727,358 and 1,590,147
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Solution
The third proportional to 727,358 and 1,590,147 is: 3,476,372.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727,358 : 1,590,147 = 1,590,147 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727,358/1,590,147 = 1,590,147/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727,358x = 1,590,147 × 1,590,147 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727,358x = 2,528,567,481,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,528,567,481,609/727,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,476,372.68
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