Finding the Third Proportional to 714,579 and 1,532,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,579 and 1,532,766 is: 3,287,770.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,579 : 1,532,766 = 1,532,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,579/1,532,766 = 1,532,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,579x = 1,532,766 × 1,532,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,579x = 2,349,371,610,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,349,371,610,756/714,579 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,287,770.30
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