Finding the Third Proportional to 713,674 and 1,497,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 713,674 and 1,497,408 is: 3,141,813.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713,674 : 1,497,408 = 1,497,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713,674/1,497,408 = 1,497,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713,674x = 1,497,408 × 1,497,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713,674x = 2,242,230,718,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,242,230,718,464/713,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,141,813.66
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