Finding the Third Proportional to 714,768 and 1,569,505
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,768 and 1,569,505 is: 3,446,357.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,768 : 1,569,505 = 1,569,505 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,768/1,569,505 = 1,569,505/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,768x = 1,569,505 × 1,569,505 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,768x = 2,463,345,945,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,463,345,945,025/714,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,446,357.34
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