Finding the Third Proportional to 717,196 and 1,560,577
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,196 and 1,560,577 is: 3,395,725.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,196 : 1,560,577 = 1,560,577 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,196/1,560,577 = 1,560,577/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,196x = 1,560,577 × 1,560,577 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,196x = 2,435,400,572,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,435,400,572,929/717,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,395,725.26
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