Finding the Third Proportional to 717,202 and 1,560,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,202 and 1,560,564 is: 3,395,640.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,202 : 1,560,564 = 1,560,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,202/1,560,564 = 1,560,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,202x = 1,560,564 × 1,560,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,202x = 2,435,359,998,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,435,359,998,096/717,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,395,640.28
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