Finding the Third Proportional to 717,486 and 1,574,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,486 and 1,574,919 is: 3,457,028.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,486 : 1,574,919 = 1,574,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,486/1,574,919 = 1,574,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,486x = 1,574,919 × 1,574,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,486x = 2,480,369,856,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,480,369,856,561/717,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,457,028.93
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