Finding the Third Proportional to 714,336 and 1,571,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,336 and 1,571,520 is: 3,457,301.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,336 : 1,571,520 = 1,571,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,336/1,571,520 = 1,571,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,336x = 1,571,520 × 1,571,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,336x = 2,469,675,110,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,469,675,110,400/714,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,457,301.76
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