Finding the Third Proportional to 729,342 and 1,575,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 729,342 and 1,575,324 is: 3,402,581.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
729,342 : 1,575,324 = 1,575,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
729,342/1,575,324 = 1,575,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
729,342x = 1,575,324 × 1,575,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
729,342x = 2,481,645,704,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,481,645,704,976/729,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,402,581.65
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