Finding the Third Proportional to 727,670 and 1,569,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 727,670 and 1,569,063 is: 3,383,345.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
727,670 : 1,569,063 = 1,569,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
727,670/1,569,063 = 1,569,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
727,670x = 1,569,063 × 1,569,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
727,670x = 2,461,958,697,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,461,958,697,969/727,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,383,345.06
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