Finding the Third Proportional to 717,084 and 1,564,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,084 and 1,564,596 is: 3,413,771.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,084 : 1,564,596 = 1,564,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,084/1,564,596 = 1,564,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,084x = 1,564,596 × 1,564,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,084x = 2,447,960,643,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,447,960,643,216/717,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,413,771.11
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