Finding the Third Proportional to 706,220 and 1,569,359
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Solution
The third proportional to 706,220 and 1,569,359 is: 3,487,422.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
706,220 : 1,569,359 = 1,569,359 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
706,220/1,569,359 = 1,569,359/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
706,220x = 1,569,359 × 1,569,359 - Step 4: Simplify right side
706,220x = 2,462,887,670,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,462,887,670,881/706,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,487,422.72
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