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Finding the Third Proportional to 714,651 and 1,569,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 714,651 and 1,569,284 is: 3,445,950.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,651 : 1,569,284 = 1,569,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,651/1,569,284 = 1,569,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,651x = 1,569,284 × 1,569,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,651x = 2,462,652,272,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,652,272,656/714,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445,950.92

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