Finding the Third Proportional to 710,930 and 1,559,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 710,930 and 1,559,626 is: 3,421,480.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710,930 : 1,559,626 = 1,559,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710,930/1,559,626 = 1,559,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710,930x = 1,559,626 × 1,559,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710,930x = 2,432,433,259,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,432,433,259,876/710,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,421,480.68
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