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Finding the Third Proportional to 706,254 and 1,569,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 706,254 and 1,569,427 is: 3,487,557.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,254 : 1,569,427 = 1,569,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,254/1,569,427 = 1,569,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,254x = 1,569,427 × 1,569,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,254x = 2,463,101,108,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,101,108,329/706,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487,557.04

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