Finding the Third Proportional to 706,372 and 1,569,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 706,372 and 1,569,663 is: 3,488,023.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
706,372 : 1,569,663 = 1,569,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
706,372/1,569,663 = 1,569,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
706,372x = 1,569,663 × 1,569,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
706,372x = 2,463,841,933,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,463,841,933,569/706,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,488,023.21
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