Finding the Third Proportional to 728,194 and 1,584,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 728,194 and 1,584,207 is: 3,446,487.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
728,194 : 1,584,207 = 1,584,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
728,194/1,584,207 = 1,584,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
728,194x = 1,584,207 × 1,584,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
728,194x = 2,509,711,818,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,509,711,818,849/728,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,446,487.91
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