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Finding the Third Proportional to 714,897 and 1,571,481

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Solution

The third proportional to 714,897 and 1,571,481 is: 3,454,417.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,897 : 1,571,481 = 1,571,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,897/1,571,481 = 1,571,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,897x = 1,571,481 × 1,571,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,897x = 2,469,552,533,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,552,533,361/714,897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454,417.26

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