Finding the Third Proportional to 717,000 and 1,560,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,000 and 1,560,440 is: 3,396,057.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,000 : 1,560,440 = 1,560,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,000/1,560,440 = 1,560,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,000x = 1,560,440 × 1,560,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,000x = 2,434,972,993,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,434,972,993,600/717,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,396,057.17
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