Finding the Third Proportional to 714,626 and 1,569,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,626 and 1,569,232 is: 3,445,843.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,626 : 1,569,232 = 1,569,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,626/1,569,232 = 1,569,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,626x = 1,569,232 × 1,569,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,626x = 2,462,489,069,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,462,489,069,824/714,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,445,843.10
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