Finding the Third Proportional to 705,796 and 1,538,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 705,796 and 1,538,480 is: 3,353,547.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
705,796 : 1,538,480 = 1,538,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
705,796/1,538,480 = 1,538,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
705,796x = 1,538,480 × 1,538,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
705,796x = 2,366,920,710,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,366,920,710,400/705,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,353,547.92
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