Finding the Third Proportional to 727,410 and 1,580,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 727,410 and 1,580,730 is: 3,435,074.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727,410 : 1,580,730 = 1,580,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727,410/1,580,730 = 1,580,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727,410x = 1,580,730 × 1,580,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727,410x = 2,498,707,332,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,498,707,332,900/727,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,435,074.21
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