Finding the Third Proportional to 717,338 and 1,573,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,338 and 1,573,996 is: 3,453,690.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,338 : 1,573,996 = 1,573,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,338/1,573,996 = 1,573,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,338x = 1,573,996 × 1,573,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,338x = 2,477,463,408,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,477,463,408,016/717,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,453,690.46
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