Finding the Third Proportional to 717,180 and 1,560,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,180 and 1,560,536 is: 3,395,622.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,180 : 1,560,536 = 1,560,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,180/1,560,536 = 1,560,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,180x = 1,560,536 × 1,560,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,180x = 2,435,272,607,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,435,272,607,296/717,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,395,622.59
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