Finding the Third Proportional to 718,594 and 1,564,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 718,594 and 1,564,763 is: 3,407,324.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
718,594 : 1,564,763 = 1,564,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
718,594/1,564,763 = 1,564,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
718,594x = 1,564,763 × 1,564,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
718,594x = 2,448,483,246,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,448,483,246,169/718,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,407,324.92
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