Finding the Third Proportional to 715,762 and 1,560,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 715,762 and 1,560,130 is: 3,400,579.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
715,762 : 1,560,130 = 1,560,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
715,762/1,560,130 = 1,560,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
715,762x = 1,560,130 × 1,560,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
715,762x = 2,434,005,616,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,434,005,616,900/715,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,400,579.55
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