Finding the Third Proportional to 714,612 and 1,569,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,612 and 1,569,204 is: 3,445,787.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,612 : 1,569,204 = 1,569,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,612/1,569,204 = 1,569,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,612x = 1,569,204 × 1,569,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,612x = 2,462,401,193,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,462,401,193,616/714,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,445,787.64
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