Finding the Third Proportional to 714,590 and 1,569,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,590 and 1,569,148 is: 3,445,647.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,590 : 1,569,148 = 1,569,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,590/1,569,148 = 1,569,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,590x = 1,569,148 × 1,569,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,590x = 2,462,225,445,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,462,225,445,904/714,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,445,647.78
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