Finding the Third Proportional to 706,166 and 1,569,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 706,166 and 1,569,251 is: 3,487,209.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
706,166 : 1,569,251 = 1,569,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
706,166/1,569,251 = 1,569,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
706,166x = 1,569,251 × 1,569,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
706,166x = 2,462,548,701,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,462,548,701,001/706,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,487,209.38
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