Finding the Third Proportional to 718,580 and 1,564,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 718,580 and 1,564,734 is: 3,407,265.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
718,580 : 1,564,734 = 1,564,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
718,580/1,564,734 = 1,564,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
718,580x = 1,564,734 × 1,564,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
718,580x = 2,448,392,490,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,448,392,490,756/718,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,407,265.01
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