Finding the Third Proportional to 718,592 and 1,564,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 718,592 and 1,564,759 is: 3,407,316.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
718,592 : 1,564,759 = 1,564,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
718,592/1,564,759 = 1,564,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
718,592x = 1,564,759 × 1,564,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
718,592x = 2,448,470,728,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,448,470,728,081/718,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,407,316.99
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