Finding the Third Proportional to 727,368 and 1,580,640.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 727,368 and 1,580,640.75 is: 3,434,884.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727,368 : 1,580,640.75 = 1,580,640.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727,368/1,580,640.75 = 1,580,640.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727,368x = 1,580,640.75 × 1,580,640.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727,368x = 2,498,425,180,560.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,498,425,180,560.56/727,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,434,884.65
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