Finding the Third Proportional to 714,602 and 1,569,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,602 and 1,569,165 is: 3,445,664.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,602 : 1,569,165 = 1,569,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,602/1,569,165 = 1,569,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,602x = 1,569,165 × 1,569,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,602x = 2,462,278,797,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,462,278,797,225/714,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,445,664.58
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