Finding the Third Proportional to 728,454 and 1,485,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 728,454 and 1,485,825 is: 3,030,631.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
728,454 : 1,485,825 = 1,485,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
728,454/1,485,825 = 1,485,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
728,454x = 1,485,825 × 1,485,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
728,454x = 2,207,675,930,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,207,675,930,625/728,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,030,631.90
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