Finding the Third Proportional to 718,640 and 1,564,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 718,640 and 1,564,776 is: 3,407,163.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
718,640 : 1,564,776 = 1,564,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
718,640/1,564,776 = 1,564,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
718,640x = 1,564,776 × 1,564,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
718,640x = 2,448,523,930,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,448,523,930,176/718,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,407,163.43
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