Finding the Third Proportional to 750,720 and 1,563,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 750,720 and 1,563,567 is: 3,256,529.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
750,720 : 1,563,567 = 1,563,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
750,720/1,563,567 = 1,563,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
750,720x = 1,563,567 × 1,563,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
750,720x = 2,444,741,763,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,444,741,763,489/750,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,256,529.42
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