Finding the Third Proportional to 731,940 and 1,565,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 731,940 and 1,565,352 is: 3,347,715.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
731,940 : 1,565,352 = 1,565,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
731,940/1,565,352 = 1,565,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
731,940x = 1,565,352 × 1,565,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
731,940x = 2,450,326,883,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,450,326,883,904/731,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,347,715.50
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