Finding the Third Proportional to 727,418 and 1,580,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 727,418 and 1,580,745 is: 3,435,101.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727,418 : 1,580,745 = 1,580,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727,418/1,580,745 = 1,580,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727,418x = 1,580,745 × 1,580,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727,418x = 2,498,754,755,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,498,754,755,025/727,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,435,101.63
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