Finding the Third Proportional to 710,928 and 1,559,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 710,928 and 1,559,622 is: 3,421,472.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710,928 : 1,559,622 = 1,559,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710,928/1,559,622 = 1,559,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710,928x = 1,559,622 × 1,559,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710,928x = 2,432,420,782,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,432,420,782,884/710,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,421,472.76
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