Finding the Third Proportional to 729,022 and 1,569,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 729,022 and 1,569,800 is: 3,380,243.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
729,022 : 1,569,800 = 1,569,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
729,022/1,569,800 = 1,569,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
729,022x = 1,569,800 × 1,569,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
729,022x = 2,464,272,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,464,272,040,000/729,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,380,243.72
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