Finding the Third Proportional to 727,442 and 1,571,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 727,442 and 1,571,037 is: 3,392,926.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727,442 : 1,571,037 = 1,571,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727,442/1,571,037 = 1,571,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727,442x = 1,571,037 × 1,571,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727,442x = 2,468,157,255,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,468,157,255,369/727,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,392,926.52
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