Finding the Third Proportional to 732,559 and 1,570,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 732,559 and 1,570,247 is: 3,365,838.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
732,559 : 1,570,247 = 1,570,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
732,559/1,570,247 = 1,570,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
732,559x = 1,570,247 × 1,570,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
732,559x = 2,465,675,641,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,465,675,641,009/732,559 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,365,838.98
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