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Finding the Third Proportional to 714,898 and 1,571,482

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Solution

The third proportional to 714,898 and 1,571,482 is: 3,454,416.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,898 : 1,571,482 = 1,571,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,898/1,571,482 = 1,571,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,898x = 1,571,482 × 1,571,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,898x = 2,469,555,676,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,555,676,324/714,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454,416.82

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