Finding the Third Proportional to 729,320 and 1,575,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 729,320 and 1,575,280 is: 3,402,494.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
729,320 : 1,575,280 = 1,575,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
729,320/1,575,280 = 1,575,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
729,320x = 1,575,280 × 1,575,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
729,320x = 2,481,507,078,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,481,507,078,400/729,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,402,494.21
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