Finding the Third Proportional to 718,324 and 1,571,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 718,324 and 1,571,270 is: 3,437,013.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
718,324 : 1,571,270 = 1,571,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
718,324/1,571,270 = 1,571,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
718,324x = 1,571,270 × 1,571,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
718,324x = 2,468,889,412,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,468,889,412,900/718,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,437,013.68
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