Finding the Third Proportional to 728,196 and 1,584,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 728,196 and 1,584,211 is: 3,446,495.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
728,196 : 1,584,211 = 1,584,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
728,196/1,584,211 = 1,584,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
728,196x = 1,584,211 × 1,584,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
728,196x = 2,509,724,492,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,509,724,492,521/728,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,446,495.85
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