Finding the Third Proportional to 717,489 and 1,574,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,489 and 1,574,922 is: 3,457,027.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,489 : 1,574,922 = 1,574,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,489/1,574,922 = 1,574,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,489x = 1,574,922 × 1,574,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,489x = 2,480,379,306,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,480,379,306,084/717,489 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,457,027.64
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