Finding the Third Proportional to 718,322 and 1,571,265
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Solution
The third proportional to 718,322 and 1,571,265 is: 3,437,001.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
718,322 : 1,571,265 = 1,571,265 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
718,322/1,571,265 = 1,571,265/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
718,322x = 1,571,265 × 1,571,265 - Step 4: Simplify right side
718,322x = 2,468,873,700,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,468,873,700,225/718,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,437,001.37
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