Finding the Third Proportional to 717,552 and 1,567,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,552 and 1,567,296 is: 3,423,329.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,552 : 1,567,296 = 1,567,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,552/1,567,296 = 1,567,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,552x = 1,567,296 × 1,567,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,552x = 2,456,416,751,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,456,416,751,616/717,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,423,329.25
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