Finding the Third Proportional to 717,170 and 1,560,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,170 and 1,560,514 is: 3,395,574.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,170 : 1,560,514 = 1,560,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,170/1,560,514 = 1,560,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,170x = 1,560,514 × 1,560,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,170x = 2,435,203,944,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,435,203,944,196/717,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,395,574.19
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