Finding the Third Proportional to 717,206 and 1,560,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,206 and 1,560,572 is: 3,395,656.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,206 : 1,560,572 = 1,560,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,206/1,560,572 = 1,560,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,206x = 1,560,572 × 1,560,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,206x = 2,435,384,967,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,435,384,967,184/717,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,395,656.15
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