Finding the Third Proportional to 706,536 and 1,547,433
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Solution
The third proportional to 706,536 and 1,547,433 is: 3,389,139.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
706,536 : 1,547,433 = 1,547,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
706,536/1,547,433 = 1,547,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
706,536x = 1,547,433 × 1,547,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
706,536x = 2,394,548,889,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,394,548,889,489/706,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,389,139.25
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