Finding the Third Proportional to 706,160 and 1,569,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 706,160 and 1,569,239 is: 3,487,185.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
706,160 : 1,569,239 = 1,569,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
706,160/1,569,239 = 1,569,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
706,160x = 1,569,239 × 1,569,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
706,160x = 2,462,511,039,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,462,511,039,121/706,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,487,185.68
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