Finding the Third Proportional to 718,647 and 1,564,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 718,647 and 1,564,790 is: 3,407,191.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
718,647 : 1,564,790 = 1,564,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
718,647/1,564,790 = 1,564,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
718,647x = 1,564,790 × 1,564,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
718,647x = 2,448,567,744,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,448,567,744,100/718,647 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,407,191.21
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