Finding the Third Proportional to 716,985 and 1,560,411
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Solution
The third proportional to 716,985 and 1,560,411 is: 3,396,001.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
716,985 : 1,560,411 = 1,560,411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
716,985/1,560,411 = 1,560,411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
716,985x = 1,560,411 × 1,560,411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
716,985x = 2,434,882,488,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,434,882,488,921/716,985 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,396,001.99
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