Finding the Third Proportional to 722,914 and 1,570,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 722,914 and 1,570,450 is: 3,411,627.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
722,914 : 1,570,450 = 1,570,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
722,914/1,570,450 = 1,570,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
722,914x = 1,570,450 × 1,570,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
722,914x = 2,466,313,202,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,466,313,202,500/722,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,411,627.39
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