Finding the Third Proportional to 714,600 and 1,569,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,600 and 1,569,213 is: 3,445,885.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,600 : 1,569,213 = 1,569,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,600/1,569,213 = 1,569,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,600x = 1,569,213 × 1,569,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,600x = 2,462,429,439,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,462,429,439,369/714,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,445,885.03
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