Finding the Third Proportional to 710,887 and 1,565,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 710,887 and 1,565,864 is: 3,449,113.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710,887 : 1,565,864 = 1,565,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710,887/1,565,864 = 1,565,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710,887x = 1,565,864 × 1,565,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710,887x = 2,451,930,066,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,451,930,066,496/710,887 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,449,113.67
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