Finding the Third Proportional to 714,580 and 1,569,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,580 and 1,569,128 is: 3,445,608.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,580 : 1,569,128 = 1,569,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,580/1,569,128 = 1,569,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,580x = 1,569,128 × 1,569,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,580x = 2,462,162,680,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,462,162,680,384/714,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,445,608.16
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