Finding the Third Proportional to 729,972 and 1,560,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 729,972 and 1,560,825 is: 3,337,353.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
729,972 : 1,560,825 = 1,560,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
729,972/1,560,825 = 1,560,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
729,972x = 1,560,825 × 1,560,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
729,972x = 2,436,174,680,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,436,174,680,625/729,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,337,353.60
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