Finding the Third Proportional to 729,976 and 1,560,834
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Solution
The third proportional to 729,976 and 1,560,834 is: 3,337,373.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
729,976 : 1,560,834 = 1,560,834 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
729,976/1,560,834 = 1,560,834/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
729,976x = 1,560,834 × 1,560,834 - Step 4: Simplify right side
729,976x = 2,436,202,775,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,436,202,775,556/729,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,337,373.80
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