Finding the Third Proportional to 728,360 and 1,485,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 728,360 and 1,485,628 is: 3,030,219.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
728,360 : 1,485,628 = 1,485,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
728,360/1,485,628 = 1,485,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
728,360x = 1,485,628 × 1,485,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
728,360x = 2,207,090,554,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,207,090,554,384/728,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,030,219.33
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