Finding the Third Proportional to 727,845.75 and 1,583,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 727,845.75 and 1,583,226 is: 3,443,867.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727,845.75 : 1,583,226 = 1,583,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727,845.75/1,583,226 = 1,583,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727,845.75x = 1,583,226 × 1,583,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727,845.75x = 2,506,604,567,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,506,604,567,076/727,845.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,443,867.83
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