Finding the Third Proportional to 714,620 and 1,569,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,620 and 1,569,220 is: 3,445,819.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,620 : 1,569,220 = 1,569,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,620/1,569,220 = 1,569,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,620x = 1,569,220 × 1,569,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,620x = 2,462,451,408,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,462,451,408,400/714,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,445,819.33
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