Finding the Third Proportional to 712,556 and 1,567,621
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Solution
The third proportional to 712,556 and 1,567,621 is: 3,448,761.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
712,556 : 1,567,621 = 1,567,621 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
712,556/1,567,621 = 1,567,621/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
712,556x = 1,567,621 × 1,567,621 - Step 4: Simplify right side
712,556x = 2,457,435,599,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,457,435,599,641/712,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,448,761.36
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