Finding the Third Proportional to 714,572 and 1,137,458
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,572 and 1,137,458 is: 1,810,609.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,572 : 1,137,458 = 1,137,458 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,572/1,137,458 = 1,137,458/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,572x = 1,137,458 × 1,137,458 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,572x = 1,293,810,701,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,293,810,701,764/714,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,810,609.29
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