Finding the Third Proportional to 706,756 and 1,537,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 706,756 and 1,537,928 is: 3,346,589.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
706,756 : 1,537,928 = 1,537,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
706,756/1,537,928 = 1,537,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
706,756x = 1,537,928 × 1,537,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
706,756x = 2,365,222,533,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,365,222,533,184/706,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,346,589.96
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