Finding the Third Proportional to 727,446 and 1,580,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 727,446 and 1,580,808 is: 3,435,243.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727,446 : 1,580,808 = 1,580,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727,446/1,580,808 = 1,580,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727,446x = 1,580,808 × 1,580,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727,446x = 2,498,953,932,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,498,953,932,864/727,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,435,243.21
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