Finding the Third Proportional to 711,630 and 1,569,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 711,630 and 1,569,059 is: 3,459,587.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
711,630 : 1,569,059 = 1,569,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
711,630/1,569,059 = 1,569,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
711,630x = 1,569,059 × 1,569,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
711,630x = 2,461,946,145,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,461,946,145,481/711,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,459,587.35
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