Finding the Third Proportional to 709,220 and 1,567,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 709,220 and 1,567,482 is: 3,464,369.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
709,220 : 1,567,482 = 1,567,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
709,220/1,567,482 = 1,567,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
709,220x = 1,567,482 × 1,567,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
709,220x = 2,456,999,820,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,456,999,820,324/709,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,464,369.05
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