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Finding the Third Proportional to 723,386 and 1,571,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 723,386 and 1,571,312 is: 3,413,145.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,386 : 1,571,312 = 1,571,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,386/1,571,312 = 1,571,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,386x = 1,571,312 × 1,571,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,386x = 2,469,021,401,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,021,401,344/723,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413,145.13

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