Finding the Third Proportional to 709,232 and 1,567,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 709,232 and 1,567,506 is: 3,464,416.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
709,232 : 1,567,506 = 1,567,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
709,232/1,567,506 = 1,567,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
709,232x = 1,567,506 × 1,567,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
709,232x = 2,457,075,060,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,457,075,060,036/709,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,464,416.52
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