Finding the Third Proportional to 721,374 and 1,567,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 721,374 and 1,567,164 is: 3,404,618.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
721,374 : 1,567,164 = 1,567,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
721,374/1,567,164 = 1,567,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
721,374x = 1,567,164 × 1,567,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
721,374x = 2,456,003,002,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,456,003,002,896/721,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,404,618.14
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