Finding the Third Proportional to 729,023 and 1,569,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 729,023 and 1,569,802 is: 3,380,247.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
729,023 : 1,569,802 = 1,569,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
729,023/1,569,802 = 1,569,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
729,023x = 1,569,802 × 1,569,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
729,023x = 2,464,278,319,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,464,278,319,204/729,023 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,380,247.70
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