Finding the Third Proportional to 705,586 and 1,551,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 705,586 and 1,551,630 is: 3,412,136.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
705,586 : 1,551,630 = 1,551,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
705,586/1,551,630 = 1,551,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
705,586x = 1,551,630 × 1,551,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
705,586x = 2,407,555,656,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,407,555,656,900/705,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,412,136.38
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