Finding the Third Proportional to 714,770 and 1,569,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,770 and 1,569,509 is: 3,446,365.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,770 : 1,569,509 = 1,569,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,770/1,569,509 = 1,569,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,770x = 1,569,509 × 1,569,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,770x = 2,463,358,501,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,463,358,501,081/714,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,446,365.27
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