Finding the Third Proportional to 730,038 and 1,560,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 730,038 and 1,560,963 is: 3,337,642.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
730,038 : 1,560,963 = 1,560,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
730,038/1,560,963 = 1,560,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
730,038x = 1,560,963 × 1,560,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
730,038x = 2,436,605,487,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,436,605,487,369/730,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,337,642.00
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