Finding the Third Proportional to 714,540 and 1,573,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,540 and 1,573,013 is: 3,462,885.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,540 : 1,573,013 = 1,573,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,540/1,573,013 = 1,573,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,540x = 1,573,013 × 1,573,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,540x = 2,474,369,898,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,474,369,898,169/714,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,462,885.07
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