Finding the Third Proportional to 727,466 and 1,579,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 727,466 and 1,579,348 is: 3,428,806.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727,466 : 1,579,348 = 1,579,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727,466/1,579,348 = 1,579,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727,466x = 1,579,348 × 1,579,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727,466x = 2,494,340,105,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,494,340,105,104/727,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,428,806.44
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