Finding the Third Proportional to 730,318 and 1,577,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 730,318 and 1,577,275 is: 3,406,456.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
730,318 : 1,577,275 = 1,577,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
730,318/1,577,275 = 1,577,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
730,318x = 1,577,275 × 1,577,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
730,318x = 2,487,796,425,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,487,796,425,625/730,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,406,456.40
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