Finding the Third Proportional to 715,764 and 1,560,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 715,764 and 1,560,134 is: 3,400,587.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
715,764 : 1,560,134 = 1,560,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
715,764/1,560,134 = 1,560,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
715,764x = 1,560,134 × 1,560,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
715,764x = 2,434,018,097,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,434,018,097,956/715,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,400,587.48
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