Finding the Third Proportional to 714,623 and 1,569,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,623 and 1,569,228 is: 3,445,840.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,623 : 1,569,228 = 1,569,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,623/1,569,228 = 1,569,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,623x = 1,569,228 × 1,569,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,623x = 2,462,476,515,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,462,476,515,984/714,623 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,445,840.00
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