Finding the Third Proportional to 732,652 and 1,562,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 732,652 and 1,562,080 is: 3,330,495.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
732,652 : 1,562,080 = 1,562,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
732,652/1,562,080 = 1,562,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
732,652x = 1,562,080 × 1,562,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
732,652x = 2,440,093,926,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,440,093,926,400/732,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,330,495.14
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