Finding the Third Proportional to 717,200 and 1,560,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,200 and 1,560,560 is: 3,395,632.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,200 : 1,560,560 = 1,560,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,200/1,560,560 = 1,560,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,200x = 1,560,560 × 1,560,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,200x = 2,435,347,513,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,435,347,513,600/717,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,395,632.34
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