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