Finding the Third Proportional to 730,000 and 1,560,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 730,000 and 1,560,880 is: 3,337,460.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
730,000 : 1,560,880 = 1,560,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
730,000/1,560,880 = 1,560,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
730,000x = 1,560,880 × 1,560,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
730,000x = 2,436,346,374,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,436,346,374,400/730,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,337,460.79
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