Finding the Third Proportional to 727,924 and 1,575,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 727,924 and 1,575,080 is: 3,408,153.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727,924 : 1,575,080 = 1,575,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727,924/1,575,080 = 1,575,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727,924x = 1,575,080 × 1,575,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727,924x = 2,480,877,006,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,480,877,006,400/727,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,408,153.88
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