Finding the Third Proportional to 727,656 and 1,530,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 727,656 and 1,530,710 is: 3,220,028.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727,656 : 1,530,710 = 1,530,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727,656/1,530,710 = 1,530,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727,656x = 1,530,710 × 1,530,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727,656x = 2,343,073,104,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,343,073,104,100/727,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,220,028.56
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