Finding the Third Proportional to 706,268 and 1,544,577
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Solution
The third proportional to 706,268 and 1,544,577 is: 3,377,921.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
706,268 : 1,544,577 = 1,544,577 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
706,268/1,544,577 = 1,544,577/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
706,268x = 1,544,577 × 1,544,577 - Step 4: Simplify right side
706,268x = 2,385,718,108,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,385,718,108,929/706,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,377,921.85
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