Finding the Third Proportional to 717,570 and 1,522,602
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,570 and 1,522,602 is: 3,230,788.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,570 : 1,522,602 = 1,522,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,570/1,522,602 = 1,522,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,570x = 1,522,602 × 1,522,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,570x = 2,318,316,850,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,318,316,850,404/717,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,230,788.43
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