Finding the Third Proportional to 706,230 and 1,569,379.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 706,230 and 1,569,379.50 is: 3,487,464.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
706,230 : 1,569,379.50 = 1,569,379.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
706,230/1,569,379.50 = 1,569,379.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
706,230x = 1,569,379.50 × 1,569,379.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
706,230x = 2,462,952,015,020.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,462,952,015,020.25/706,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,487,464.45
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