Finding the Third Proportional to 717,336 and 1,573,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,336 and 1,573,992 is: 3,453,682.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,336 : 1,573,992 = 1,573,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,336/1,573,992 = 1,573,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,336x = 1,573,992 × 1,573,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,336x = 2,477,450,816,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,477,450,816,064/717,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,453,682.54
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