Finding the Third Proportional to 729,864 and 1,567,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 729,864 and 1,567,134 is: 3,364,885.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
729,864 : 1,567,134 = 1,567,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
729,864/1,567,134 = 1,567,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
729,864x = 1,567,134 × 1,567,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
729,864x = 2,455,908,973,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,455,908,973,956/729,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,364,885.75
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