Finding the Third Proportional to 714,574 and 1,532,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,574 and 1,532,757 is: 3,287,754.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,574 : 1,532,757 = 1,532,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,574/1,532,757 = 1,532,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,574x = 1,532,757 × 1,532,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,574x = 2,349,344,021,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,349,344,021,049/714,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,287,754.69
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